27 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 November 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 Hours Per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our academy in January 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.

Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

The Laurel Academy is an 11 to 16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy or visit the academy, please telephone the academy on 01709 302244.

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

  • Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
  • Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

  • 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
  • Gym & fitness discounts
  • Cycle to Workscheme*
  • Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

  • Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
  • Menopause Support Service
  • TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

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.
Visas cannot 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

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.

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About The Laurel Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
758 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01709 302244

The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 720 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Arranging a visit to The Laurel Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pearta@laurelacademy.org.uk.

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