Teacher of Mathematics

Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 Per Annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wath Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics who is fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers. A genuine passion for Mathematics and a strong commitment to developing young people to achieve their potential is essential. We would also welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers who meet the ‘Essential’ criteria set out in the Person Specification and experienced teachers looking to continue their career in a supportive faculty.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach Mathematics effectively across the KS3 - KS5, age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Wath Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

In Return We Offer:

• modern learning spaces that inspire exceptional teaching and learning.excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and personalised Professional Learning and Development (PLD) programme.
• a strong induction programme with supportive and ambitious colleagues.
• the opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department.
• a clear pathway for leadership development within a growing and ambitious Trust.
• Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):Cycle to work scheme24/7 GP access, Cash healthcare plan, Staff Rewards Gateway, SmartTech, Career Progression

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

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Wath Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wath Academy website
• Email address: ahopkin@wathacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wath-academy

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.

Arranging a visit to Wath Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahopkin@wathacademy.com.

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