Teacher of Mathematics
Sawtry Village Academy, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January or April 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Teachers Pay Scale MPS/UPS
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
Teacher of Mathematics
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours of work: Core school hours
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our wonderful Maths department at Sawtry Village Academy. We have a large and supportive Maths team here, which is well resourced and part of the Meridian Trust which provides a huge subject network for professional development. Our Maths department is located within a new, purpose built, state of the art building. Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a pleasant and productive working environment, conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom.
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
- Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
- Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
- Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
- Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
- Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered
Benefits of working for us include:
- a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;
- a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning, enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;
- a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;
- motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated, professional staff;
- a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools;
- a robust CPF training programme that enables you to flourish.
About Sawtry Village Academy
Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people that attend the school in the heart of the community. The school values are embedded in the everyday life at Sawtry Village Academy, where all staff promote and live by striving, valuing and adventuring to deliver high quality education to become an even better school. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 23rd November 2026, 9.00 am.
Interview to take place on Thursday: Thursday 26th November 2026.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early if a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Sawtry Village Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1101 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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School location
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