Teacher of Maths

Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 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: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS
• Additional allowances:

  for suitable candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Ø Good quality honours degree in relevant subject and QTS

Ø Commitment to safeguarding of children

Ø Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Maths curriculum at all Key stages

Ø Excellent interpersonal skills

Ø Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken, written and visual form

Ø Strong ICT skills used to enhance learning

Ø The ability to effectively teach across the ability range.

Ø Able to organise work and meet deadlines

Ø Effective classroom management

Ø Able to motivate young people through high quality relationships

Ø Ability to effectively use a variety of assessment and review techniques

Ø Able to contribute ideas and work as part of a team

Able to plan sequences of learning effectively based upon strong pedagogical knowledge.

Experience

Ø Has successfully taught Maths to students of secondary school age

Ø Evidence of student progress

What the school offers its staff

We have a very happy staff body with exceptionally low turnover. SLT are fully immersed in the classroom and corridors, supporting teachers to maximise their time spent on teaching and learning. Within easy reach of Sunderland and Newcastle / Gateshead we serve the communities of Whitburn, Boldon and Cleadon where high expectations and aspirations are the norm. There is a strong ethos of professional development which is key to our success.

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

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description for Teacher of Maths.pdf - 319 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert Teacher of Maths.pdf - 254 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification for Teacher of Maths.pdf - 259 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitburn Church of England Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitburn Church of England Academy website
• Email address: cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 01915293712
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-church-of-england-academy

We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.

Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.

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