Teacher of Mathematics

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and adaptable Maths teacher to join our vibrant middle school team. This is a full-time, permanent position and a fantastic opportunity for a committed professional looking to make a real impact in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we’d love to hear from you.

Our school is a place where learning thrives and children are at the heart of everything we do. Visitors often comment on the well-behaved, confident, and independent learners they meet here. We pride ourselves on our strong pastoral ethos, and our commitment to developing teaching and learning is second to none.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team of dedicated professionals

• An environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged

• Fantastic pupils who are eager to learn

• Ongoing professional development and mentoring for all staff

We warmly welcome visits to the school - come and see what makes our community special.

Please note:

• Interviews may be held before the closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

• An online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding procedures, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

• CVs will not be accepted; please complete the full application form.

• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

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 Leighton Middle School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leighton Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leighton-middle-school

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