Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 - £45352 per annum
Mathematics Teacher job summary
Salary: M1 (£32,916 ) to M6 (£45,352) + potential R&R + well-being cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits
Contract type: Initially a FTC until Aug 2026 with the possibly to be extended or made permanent
Start date: Ideally, as soon possible
An exciting mathematics teacher job opportunity for Sir Herbert Leon - voted the best Secondary School in Milton Keynes.
Your new school
Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 59 schools, 13 in the Midlands, and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Part of Lift Schools, Lift Sir Herbert Leon is an impressive secondary school that has recently won 'Secondary School of the Year' at the Milton Keynes Education Awards: a huge achievement for the school, staff, students and parents. The school is led by an ambitious and dedicated leadership team who have supported their terrific staff team to securing an Ofsted 'good' rating in all areas. The inspectors recognised that the 'culture has completely changed to one where pupils are expected to achieve the best they can' and they also stated that the school 'promotes a strong and close community'.
Your new role
It's an exciting time for you to join. We are looking for somebody to join our mathematics department to cover maternity leave, however we will always look to retain talented teachers. This is critical in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. You will design engaging lessons, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to raise standards of student attainment. Additionally, you will collaborate with other teaching staff, pastoral staff and parents to support the personal development of students, addressing their individual needs and promoting inclusivity.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a proven track record of delivering math lessons and a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. You will be able to design engaging lessons, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to raise standards of student attainment. Additionally, you will be able to collaborate with other teaching staff, pastoral staff and parents to support the personal development of students, addressing their individual needs and promoting inclusivity.
We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them.
Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can
help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Sir Herbert Leon
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
Lift Sir Herbert Leon is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The school offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
