Teacher of Mathematics

King Ecgbert School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 February 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (581)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS1 to UPS3 (£34,069 to £52,835 FTE)

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

Salary: Teacher's pay scales

Contract term: 0.8FTE, fixed term from February 2027 to the end of the academic year

Start date: February 2027

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22 November 2026

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and four secondary schools located in Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 6100 pupils, with over 800 staff.

Why do we exist?

• To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

• We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team. 

King Ecgbert School

King Ecgbert School is a highly successful school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional quality of education to learners from all backgrounds aged 11-18.

Our school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted and has academic results that are consistently ‘well above average’.

This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented teacher of mathematics to join our team on a fixed term basis from February half term 2027 to the end of the academic year. Passionate about mathematics, you will share our desire to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best available opportunities for pupils. 

We are ambitious for all, which is reflected in our academically rigorous curriculum. 

The candidate

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and committed to the role and able to support the team in the delivery of mathematics. We welcome applications for this role from experienced teachers and early career teachers.

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

Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted, your suitability to work with children will be explored, and this will include disclosing convictions. The information you disclose may be discussed with you during the interview.

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 King Ecgbert School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1575 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King Ecgbert School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-ecgbert-school-sheffield

King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students. 

Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school. 

King Ecgbert School has a long held reputation for excellence in Sheffield, and as headteacher my role is to be the custodian who protects what has long been a wonderful place to be educated. 


In October 2024, our school was judged by Ofsted to be outstanding in all areas of the report, highlighting the supportive and inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve exceptionally well. 


Our 'ERA' values of academic excellence, showing respect and having high aspirations shape all that we do.


We see our purpose being far more than giving students knowledge, understanding and qualifications; but to help them develop into fine young adults who are happy, confident and able to make a positive difference to world around them when they leave.

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