Teacher of Mathematics
King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS or UPS will be considered, depending upon experience
Teacher of Mathematics job summary
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is passionate about Mathematics and committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced classroom practitioner, we are looking for someone who can inspire pupils, deliver high quality teaching and contribute positively to the continued development of Mathematics at King James Academy. We are happy to accept both full-time and part-time applicants.
This role would particularly suit a teacher who enjoys working collaboratively, has high expectations and wants to make a genuine contribution to the development of the department and the outcomes of its pupils.
The Teacher of Mathematics will:- Deliver high-quality and engaging Mathematics lessons across the age and ability range.
- Inspire pupils to develop confidence, curiosity and enjoyment in Mathematics.
- Plan and deliver challenging and inclusive learning experiences that secure strong progress for all learners.
- Use assessment effectively to identify gaps in knowledge, monitor progress and inform teaching.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a broad, ambitious and well-sequenced Mathematics curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and continually improve teaching and learning.
- Maintain high expectations for pupils' behaviour, engagement and achievement.
- Play an active role in the wider life of the Academy, including enrichment, super-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Be a passionate and effective teacher of Mathematics.
- Have strong subject knowledge and a commitment to securing excellent outcomes for pupils.
- Demonstrate high expectations of achievement, behaviour and participation.
- Be committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all learners.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be reflective, motivated and keen to engage in professional development.
- Be willing to work collaboratively and contribute to the continued development of the Mathematics curriculum and department.
- Share our values, ambitions and commitment to providing the very best education for every pupil.
King James Academy Royston is a thriving and inclusive school with excellent facilities, extensive grounds and specialist teaching spaces. We have approximately 950 students on roll from years 5-11. Our school is split across two sites, the East Site and the West Site. We are ambitious for our pupils and committed to providing a broad and challenging education alongside high-quality pastoral support. Our school is invested in supporting the next generation of teachers, with placement of trainee teachers from different PGCE and SCITT providers including the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Partnership and CTSN.
As part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, colleagues benefit from opportunities to work collaboratively across the Trust, access high-quality professional development and share expertise and resources with colleagues in other academies.
Further benefits include:
- A collaborative approach to working.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust and share best practice and resources.
- A friendly, professional and supportive team.
- Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- A caring and supportive working environment.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit King James Academy Royston and experience the school for themselves. We welcome visits both during the school day or at the end of the day. Please contact us if you would like to visit. Please visit https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information.
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. Please contact Mrs Tracey Sell at t.sell@kjar.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Early Applications EncouragedWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we appoint a suitable candidate. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Safeguarding StatementDLPT is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our safer recruitment process, we may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that we may wish to explore at interview.
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 King James Academy Royston
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 9 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 947 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 18
- Ofsted report
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We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.
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