Maths &/OR Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Shafton is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Maths and/or Science for maternity cover. You will deliver high-quality learning across key stages, using a range of teaching strategies to support student achievement in Maths and Science.

Join a supportive department with strong CPD, collaboration across a large trust, and a focus on student progress. The role runs from 1 January 2027 to 22 October 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with eligibility to teach Maths and/or Science.
• Experience in key stage 3-4 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning in Maths and/or Science across key stages.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to raise attainment and support student progress.
• Contribute to department development and school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maths/Science teaching

Maternity cover experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Maths &/Or Science Maternity Cover

Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton

Start Date: 01/01/2027 to 22/10/2027

Salary (Actual Salary): M1 £34,069 to UPS3 £52,835

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area this can be Maths or Science or a mixture of both subjects join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Outwood Academy Shafton is an academy bursting with potential for excellence. The students and staff are passionate about their school and there is a strong sense of belonging within the academy. The Academy is a large 11-16 school with just over 1,400 students on roll. It sits at the heart of its community. The academy is full, annually, with first choice preferences and we have a large number of families who are waiting for a place for their child. The academy is a new-build academy, opening almost a decade ago. As a learning community, it is a vast space covering 4 floors with excellent suites of classrooms, labs and specialist learning facilities.

We are proud that Outwood Academy Shafton is a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In 2023, the academy was recognised by the Inclusion Quality Mark as a National Inclusion Champion, placing in the top 6 schools nationally for our work on creating a place where all young people feel that they belong and can succeed.

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2015 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

Our key aim is to create a positive, happy ethos and culture where our students behave well, have good manners, develop age appropriate self-discipline, engage positively with their learning and show integrity in their words and actions.

Student Voice is a huge strength of the academy serving to raise student engagement, encouraging participation in charity, community, learning and peer support. We strongly believe our student voice makes students feel valued and included in their schooling.

Praise culture for staff and students sits at the heart of our vision of belonging. Our system of praise values and celebrates the achievement of all students and staff, both within and outside the classroom. This culture of praise is visually represented in each classroom with teachers encouraged to praise students for going above and beyond. Students receive a Praising Stars report every 6 weeks which reviews and praises their effort in their classes. The academy calendar is built upon a number of regular weekly, termly and annual praise events such as our weekly PROUD Thursday which we welcome you to come and view when you visit us.

About the Department:

Maths Department:

Join our thriving, close-knit Mathematics department and become an integral part of a dedicated team of 12 teaching professionals. We pride ourselves on a supportive and encouraging work environment where high staff retention reflects our strong sense of community and team wellbeing. As part of our clear 5-year strategic plan, we are already driving rapid progress and sustained improvement in our GCSE results, making this an extraordinarily exciting time to join our journey. We are deeply committed to your professional development, offering regular, high-quality CPD opportunities tailored to help you refine your craft, advance your leadership skills, and reach your full career potential.

Science Department:

You will be joining an experienced, friendly and supportive Science department. Our Science facilities include a well stocked prep room, a spacious office/work room and 10 science classrooms, 7 of which are equipped with laboratory equipment and all of these rooms have a visualiser and a large interactive television screen.

Our team consists of 10 Science teachers of various specialisms, 3 science technicians and a one to one tutor; in addition to this we regularly host ITT students. At GCSE our students either study the AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Combined Science Trilogy. As a vibrant department, we have well attended after school Science enrichment opportunities including our STEM club. We strive to take students on as many extra curricular opportunities as possible, such as University STEM outreach days, GCSE Science live, the Big Bang Fair and many more.

You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.

Outwood and Outwood Academy Shafton is THE place to be for science teachers:

• Become the best you can be:Elevate your teaching through our renowned Outwood Institute of Education programmes and access to the very best national and international CPD opportunities.
• Lead the way:We're committed to nurturing the future leaders of science education. Could that be you?
• Join a thriving community:Collaborate and share best practice with a network of 42 schools and passionate science specialists across all key stages (3-18 years).
• Make a real impact:Help us unlock life-changing opportunities for all students, including the most vulnerable.
• Enjoy a balanced life:Benefit from our commitment to workload reduction and innovative technology that empowers teachers.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Ella Chadbourne Head of Maths [e-mail] or Phil Baron Head of Science [e-mail]

Closing date Monday 23 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.