Teacher of Maths

Castleford Academy Trust, Castleford, WF10 4JQ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (MPS) through to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

Teacher of Maths job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an inspiring and ambitious Teacher of Maths to join one of our high performing maths department. As part of one of our supportive and successful maths teams, with proven track records of exceptional outcomes, you will play a key role in shaping the success of pupils. We are looking for a teacher who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to outstanding classroom practice, contributing to an environment where every learner can thrive. The successful candidate must be willing to teach at any of the secondary academies within the Trust.

You will be:

• Able to make a measurable, positive impact on the progress of pupils you teach, as well as those across the wider department.
• Skilled at inspiring pupils of all abilities, encouraging high aspirations and enabling them to achieve their full potential at KS3 and KS4.
• Creative and proactive, bringing fresh ideas and driving initiatives that support continuous improvement.
• Confident in supporting the Subject Leader by contributing to the strategic development and direction of the department.
• Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and able to share effective practice in a constructive, collaborative way.
• A reflective practitioner who models professional growth and supports colleagues through positive, solution‑focused collaboration.
• Skilled in identifying need and implementing timely intervention strategies to ensure no pupil is left behind.

You will be/ have:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently delivers high‑quality teaching.
• Inspirational, dedicated, and motivated, with a genuine commitment to your own professional growth.
• Passionate about the subject and the education of young people, bringing enthusiasm that inspires learners.
• Fully aligned with, and committed to, the vision and values of Castleford Trust.
• Driven to secure the very best outcomes for every pupil, regardless of starting point.
• Motivated to inspire both pupils and colleagues through the development of innovative teaching initiatives and strategies, championing the subject across the school.

This role is ideal for an exceptional ECT seeking an excellent foundation within a highly supportive environment, as well as for an experienced teacher looking to further develop their career within an already successful and collaborative team.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 13th April 2026

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with a target to interview w/c 20th April 2026

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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 Castleford Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-academy-trust

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