Teacher of Maths

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Maths job summary

Are you passionate about Mathematics and committed to helping young people succeed?

Thornhill Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join our successful team. You will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students to develop confidence, curiosity and achievement in Mathematics. Working within a supportive department, you will play a key role in raising aspirations and ensuring all students reach their full potential.

About Us

Thornhill Academy is an inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its community. As part of Consilium Academies, we are committed to Excellence, Equity and Integrity, ensuring every student receives the very best educational experience and opportunities to succeed. We are also excited to be moving into a brand-new state-of-the-art school building, creating an inspiring environment for both students and staff.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Mathematics.
• Can inspire, challenge and motivate students of all abilities.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing and benefits schemes.
• The opportunity to be part of an exciting and ambitious future.

Early Career Teachers Welcome

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are looking to develop their practice within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

Join our team and help shape the future of young people through outstanding Mathematics education

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy, please contact glenda.wood@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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

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 Thornhill Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 526 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thornhill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-academy

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