Teacher of Maths

Longsands Academy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (782)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,399.00 - £47,407.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Maths job summary

Teacher of Maths

Longsands Academy

Salary: MPS
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: 11 October 2026

About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of the St Neots community, united by a commitment to academic excellence, high aspirations and transforming opportunities for young people. We are unapologetically ambitious for every scholar and believe that exceptional teaching, strong relationships and a knowledge-rich curriculum enable all young people to flourish. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we offer a culture of collaboration, extensive professional development opportunities and a shared determination to ensure every scholar achieves success, regardless of background or starting point.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Maths to join our successful Mathematics department from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher or early career teacher who is passionate about their subject and committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable scholars to achieve their full potential.

You will join a team dedicated to ensuring all scholars develop strong mathematical knowledge, confidence and problem-solving skills, preparing them for future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons that engage, challenge and inspire scholars.
• Plan and teach a knowledge-rich curriculum that supports strong progress and achievement.
• Assess, monitor and track scholar attainment, using data to inform teaching and intervention.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, effort and presentation.
• Support scholars of all abilities to achieve ambitious outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with scholars, parents and colleagues.
• Participate fully in the wider life of the academy, including enrichment activities and events.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher with a passion for Mathematics and high-quality teaching.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to communicate concepts effectively.
• High expectations for scholar achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring every scholar succeeds.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• A commitment to the values and ambitions of Longsands Academy and Astrea Academy Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking academy where staff are valued, supported and empowered to make a genuine difference. If you are passionate about Mathematics and committed to helping young people achieve extraordinary things, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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 Longsands Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Longsands Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longsands-academy

Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is a successful, fully-inclusive secondary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive environment in which our students feel empowered to reach and embrace their full potential with confidence. Our staff are committed to nurturing the abilities of every child with a curriculum which promotes academic excellence and is delivered by subject specialists. The opportunities we provide allow all students to showcase their talents, whether through the traditional school day or as a result of the wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer. Furthermore, in order to develop the important qualities of independent learning and resilience, our students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning both in and out of lessons. We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students that are a result of the high expectations, students’ hard work and commitment and the supportive relationships that exist between staff, students and their parents/carers.

The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of the Academy. Through high expectations of behaviour, a commitment to great standards of teaching delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, and positive working relationships with all members of the academy community, all students, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, are encouraged to achieve their academic aspirations. We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge that takes students beyond their everyday experiences. We believe in a traditional, subject-based approach to teaching in order to create a scholarly culture that is disciplined and joyful. We want to ensure that we open doors for every students’ future and develop in them a life-long love of learning.

We are committed to developing our staff to be the very best that they can be by striving to ensure that all of our colleagues can access high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD programme is both department-based and in collaboration with academies within the Astrea family and external partners. Wide-ranging opportunities for professional development are available for staff at all stages of their career, including ECTs, experienced classroom teachers, middle and senior leaders and support staff.

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