Teacher of Mathematics

Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650-£49,084
• Pay scale: MPS1 -UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Mathematics Department currently consists of the Head of Maths, two members of SLT, and seven Maths teachers, as well as two intervention specialists.

The department has seven standard classrooms, each with a networked computer with internet access and an Interactive Whiteboard. We also have tablets that connect to these whiteboards, allowing freedom of movement whilst teaching. Additionally, we have an A-Level classroom and a specially designed intervention room for our KS3 students. The department is very well resourced with a wide range of mathematical equipment available such as manipulatives and laptops which can be booked for use with any group

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting time to be joining the Ralph Thoresby Maths department. The department is well resourced with a wide range of mathematical equipment available such as manipulatives and laptops which can be booked for use with any group, as well as teachers receiving a tablet to allow freedom of movement whilst teaching. Student learning is enhanced by a significant extra-curricular offering, including local and national competitions, work with industry partners and a visit to Paris.

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.

Governors and staff at Ralph Thoresby School are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Please contact Mrs L Hodgson (recruitment@ralphthoresby.com) 0113 3979911 for further details and an application pack or to download an application pack please visit our website at www.ralphthoresby.com/vacancies

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Disclosure (DBS).

Applying for the job

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About Ralph Thoresby School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1004 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ralph Thoresby School website
• Email address: recruitment@ralphthoresby.com
• Phone number: 0113 397 9911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ralph-thoresby-school

The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).

Arranging a visit to Ralph Thoresby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ralphthoresby.com.

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