Teacher of Maths

Thorns Collegiate Academy, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2NU

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students they teach
• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students they teach
• To liaise with teaching colleagues across the academy to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct.

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our students.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Consistently good/outstanding teaching
• Exceptional classroom practice, with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• The ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse students
• Commitment to raising standards for all, and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• A willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact
• A passion to make a difference to others
• Proficient use of technology for learning and a willingness to innovate

What the school offers its staff

At Thorns Collegiate Academy, we are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher of maths to work within our maths department delivering Key Stage 3 and 4 maths.

We are looking for applicants with ambition, drive and vision who are ready to take the next step in their career and who have the skills, expertise and passion to enthuse our young people to achieve consistently high standards in this subject.

The successful candidate will be joining a close-knit team of highly professional staff who are committed to the improvement journey of a school that was judged as Requires Improvement in March 2024, after entering Special Measures in 2016.

As part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands, Thorns Collegiate Academy is a school that offers progression and opportunities at all levels, and the successful candidate can expect to be developed into the best practitioner they can be.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

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

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION Teacher of Maths (2).pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Teacher of Maths (2).pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thorns Collegiate Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 895 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorns Collegiate Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@shirelandcat.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorns-collegiate-academy

Arranging a visit to Thorns Collegiate Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shirelandcat.net.

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