Teacher of Maths

The Bolsover School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6XA

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 1 FTE Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Maths to join our established faculty. The post may suit an ECT or a more experienced candidate.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree or equivalent
• Successful teaching experience of Maths across 11-16 age and full ability range

The successful candidate will have knowledge of:

• How using data can improve student achievement
• The 9-1 GCSE framework
• Effective use of classroom support for students with additional needs
• Knowledge of current educational issues
• Evidence of participation in recent professional development particularly related to Maths
• Passion to make a difference to pupils’ learning in Maths
• Ability to be a team member
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good ICT skills
• Energy, drive and dynamism
• Ability to motivate and challenge
• Ability to be self-critical and accept criticism positively
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent behaviour management techniques and the ability to maintain high standards of discipline

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

The Bolsover School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Taran Davies (Head of Maths) on T.Davies@thebolsoverschool.org.uk

To apply and complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Maths

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of Maths - JD - TBS.pdf - 263 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Bolsover School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 908 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bolsover School website
• Email address: T.Davies@thebolsoverschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01246822105
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bolsover-school

The Bolsover School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to The Bolsover School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email T.Davies@thebolsoverschool.org.uk.

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