Maths teacher
Lipson Co-operative Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a committed and resilient teacher of mathematics to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community.
Are you ‘hungry, humble and smart’? Do you have the determination to build strong relationships, set high expectations, and ensure every student succeeds -no matter their starting point?
Lipson Co-operative Academy is a vibrant, community-focused school guided by our P.E.R.K. values- Prepared, Engaged, Respectful, Kind. We serve a diverse and often disadvantaged community, and we are proud of the inclusive, supportive environment we provide for both students and staff.
We use SPARX Maths to support teaching and learning, reducing planning workload and allowing teachers to focus on high-quality delivery, relationships, and intervention.
Our maths department is welcoming, supportive and ambitious. We work as a team, with egos left at the door, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all students.
At Lipson, staff feel valued and supported, while also being challenged to continually improve through a region-leading coaching programme. “100% of staff would recommend Lipson as a good place to work” – Edurio staff survey, December 2025
You’ll need to share our passion for improving the life chances of the children in our community and willing to contribute to enrichment activities. You will need to be relentless, positive and kind, and prepared to teach ‘The Lipson Way’.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong behaviour management and high expectations
- Builds positive relationships with students quickly
- Is resilient, consistent, and solution-focused
- Is committed to improving life chances for young people
- Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lipson Co-operative Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lipson Co-operative Academy website
- Email address
- amy.humphries@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01752671318
Arranging a visit to Lipson Co-operative Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.humphries@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk.
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