Teacher of Maths

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Scale M1 - U3 (£32,916.00 -£51,048.00)

Teacher of Maths job summary

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join the team at Noel Baker Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed classroom practitioner who is passionate about mathematics and motivated by securing strong outcomes for pupils across the full age and ability range.

The successful candidate will plan, deliver and review high-quality Maths lessons which are appropriately matched to pupils’ needs, abilities and prior knowledge. You will use assessment effectively to identify gaps in learning, adapt teaching where required, and support pupils to make strong progress in their mathematical understanding, confidence and attainment.

Working as part of the Maths department, you will contribute to a positive and purposeful learning environment, promote high standards of numeracy and mathematical terminology, and support pupils to develop independence, resilience and a responsible attitude towards their learning. You will also contribute to intervention, enrichment and wider departmental activities where required, including support for pupils preparing for assessments and examinations.

This role would suit someone who is committed to inclusive education, has high expectations of behaviour and achievement, and is passionate about making a positive difference to the learning, confidence and future opportunities of young people. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a skilled, reflective and enthusiastic Teacher of Maths who can deliver engaging, well-structured lessons and support pupils to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have strong subject and curriculum knowledge, effective classroom and behaviour management skills, and the ability to use assessment to inform planning, intervention and pupil progress.

The ideal candidate will:

Hold a degree qualification, preferably in Maths or a closely related subject.

Hold Qualified Teacher Status, or be working towards qualification.

Have secure knowledge of the Maths curriculum, relevant specifications and assessment requirements.

Be able to plan and deliver effective Maths lessons across the age and ability range.

Use assessment information to identify gaps in learning, plan appropriate interventions and support pupil progress.

Promote high standards of numeracy, mathematical language and accuracy in pupils’ work.

Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with the ability to create a positive, safe and purposeful learning environment.

Be able to adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils from a range of backgrounds, including pupils with SEND, high prior attainment, English as an additional language and those requiring additional support.

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.

Work positively as part of a team and contribute to departmental and whole-school improvement.

Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and the welfare of children and young people.

Be reflective, organised and committed to ongoing professional development.

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.

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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 Noel-Baker Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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