Teacher of Maths

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (351)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Maths job summary

You will be joining an established faculty of Maths which prides itself on evidence informed approach to curriculum development and implementation. All teachers within the faculty show an unwavering commitment to professional development so they can be the best for our students.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking teacher who is fully committed to being the best practitioner they can be so they can make a difference to the students at The Sutton Academy.

The new Teacher of Maths will:

1. Teach across the age and ability range, in line with the National Curriculum programmes of study, in such a way as to challenge and inspire students of all abilities

2. Plan, prepare and teach lessons to students according to the students’ educational needs with reference to prior attainment, SEN and English as an additional language as required

3. Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with Academy policies

4. Contribute to the planning and implementation of the curriculum in accordance with National Curriculum, Academy and subject guidelines

5. Liaise with colleagues to ensure a coherent programme of study for the students

6. Set high expectations for students’ behaviour establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships

7. Be familiar with, support and reinforce the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the Academy and curriculum area with students, staff and parents where appropriate

8. Promote enrichment and extension activities related to the subject

9. Be responsible for an aspect of the Curriculum Development/Improvement Plan, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader

The academy offers a bespoke CPD and coaching programme, which is evidence informed and grounded in the latest research.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, The Sutton Academy will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

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

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers 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 The Sutton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Sutton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sutton-academy

The Sutton Academy opened in September 2010 and is on a successful improvement journey having recently received an excellent ‘good’ judgement, the first in its history, and securing its best ever results in 2022.

We have a clear vision at the academy for students to achieve in all areas of academy life whilst nurturing their talents and passions. The academy ethos is built around the highest expectations of all and we see it as our duty to ensure that students have the best life chances possible; leaving the academy well prepared to take their place in the world. We strive for the best possible levels of achievement for all our students and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning. In return we have very clear expectations of student behaviour and commitment to learning.

Our students benefit from a modern learning environment with outstanding facilities. This helps to create a vibrant and positive learning community which is friendly, caring and purposeful.

We are aspirational for our students and see it as our duty to ensure they leave the academy as confident and responsible adults who are empowered to make real choices in their lives.

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