Teacher of Maths

Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2LG

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 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
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  A £2,000 recruitment and retention bonus is payable upon successful completion of Year 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

This exciting role provides the opportunity for a committed and ambitious teacher to develop their practice, knowledge, and skills through working within a strong and committed team of highly skilled teachers, lead practitioners and leaders. The current maths team, which has grown and developed across the last two years, consists of leaders, and lead practitioners with very strong and well publicised reputations and acclaim at a city, regional and national level.

You will teach maths to key stage 3 and 4 students achieving positive outcomes for all groups of students. A key feature of this work will also include working with and supporting colleagues in developing their practice in order to secure outstanding quality of education across the whole maths team.

• Ensure good and better progress for all students within groups taught through the planning and preparation of high-quality lessons which engage, motivate, and support learners.

• Strive to deliver a consistently good standard of teaching.

• Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students.

• Consistently apply the Academy Positive Behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy.

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students.

• Contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching material and resources, appropriate to age and ability, in accordance with the subject development plan. Contribute towards and lead on aspects of departmental CPD in conjunction with other staff.

• Be a form tutor for a specified group of students, establishing the rapport necessary to support their social, emotional and citizenship education and development.

• Make a strong contribution to agreed personal, social, health and economic (PSHCE)/small, spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSE) areas, such as careers in the curriculum.

• Contribute to the wider life of the academy by participating in the provision of the peak performance and enrichment programme.

• Attend meetings, including parents’ consultation sessions, and fulfil duties on rotas as specified in the staff handbook.

• Implement all academy policies with regard to registration, student absence, student uniform, use of planners and other routines detailed in the staff handbook.

• Observe academy rules relating to the safeguarding of students, health and safety requirements, and equality policies.

• Participate in full staff and area meetings, actively contributing to academy decision making and consultation procedures.

• Participate fully in the Academy Performance Management process, engaging in professional development activities which enhance personal performance, fulfil personal potential, and contribute effectively to the implementation of the academy’s goal to be an outstanding place of learning.

• Uphold the professional standards of dress, behaviour, attitudes, and team spirit which will ensure that the academy is a pleasant, positive place to learn and work.

What the school offers its staff

Message From The Principal

We are delighted that you are considering joining Leeds City Academy.

We are at an exciting stage in our journey. As one of the most rapidly improving schools in West Yorkshire, we are driven by a clear moral purpose: to secure the very best for every student – academically and through exceptional personal development.

Our ‘In Partnership’ ethos is the foundation of our success. It shapes how we lead, how we teach and how we work together. We are proud of the culture we have built – ambitious, inclusive and rooted in high expectations for all.

In December 2024, Ofsted recognised the strength of our academy: “Pupils thrive at this happy and inclusive school. They know that the school dedicates itself to helping them to become the best that they can be.” Inspectors also noted: “Pupils rise to the very high expectations the school has for them. Their behaviour is impressive. They conduct themselves very well in lessons.”

These outcomes reflect the commitment and expertise of our staff. We invest in our people, champion professional growth and value collaboration at every level. If you are passionate about transforming life chances, thrive in a values-driven culture and want to make a genuine difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Richard Chattoe,

Principal

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

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

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Additional documents

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

2797 Teacher of Maths - Recruitment Pack (LCA).pdf - 6.47 MB (opens in new tab)

About Leeds City Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leeds City Academy website
• Email address: wrat-hr@whiteroseacademies.org
• Phone number: 01132844260
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leeds-city-academy

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