Second in Maths

Priory Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Second in Maths job summary

Priory Academy

Second in Maths

MPS/UPS

Allowance to be discussed at interview

Permanent: Full Time

Starting: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding 2nd in Maths to join our thriving maths department and provide high quality teaching of maths. You will work closely with the maths team and be committed to improving the student experience across all maths disciplines.

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and committed to supporting students in achieving their very best across Key Stages 2, 3 & 4. Teaching high quality lessons and a focus on high standards and engagement is vital to the role as we are committed to excellent outcomes for all our young people as well as providing wider curriculum opportunities that support our students’ holistic education.

Priory Academy is a good school with outstanding features (Ofsted April 2023). We strive for excellence by teaching and preparing our young people to have confidence, to accept and respond to challenges, to have an enduring passion for learning and to become independent thinkers with respect for themselves and others.

We offer:

• A successful, oversubscribed school that is deeply valued by the local community

• A committed and enthusiastic staff combined with an experienced and supportive governing board

• A ‘values-based’ education philosophy, promoting and nurturing our children to have a sense of respect for self and others

This role offers excellent CPD, career development opportunities, wonderful learners and the opportunity to play a central role in an excellent school. If you feel that you have the qualities and commitment to play that role, then we welcome your application.

We welcome applications from UPS/MPS/ECT.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

If you are interested in joining us, further details are from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted. If you have any queries or would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs L Brown, on: 01582 661158 or email: lbrown@prioryacademy.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Closing date: 9.00 am, 13th October 2025

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

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

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.

About Priory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 808 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-academy

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