Maths Teacher

Outwood; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth

Workload & Support

Wellbeing & Flexibility

Job summary

Outwood Academy City in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Temporary Teacher of Maths to cover maternity leave. You will deliver high-quality lessons, employ a range of teaching strategies, and drive progress for all students.

You will use Assessment for Learning, analyse student data to identify development needs, and work with the Maths department to raise attainment. This is a dynamic role in a supportive, high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics with teaching qualification (QTS).
• Recent relevant teaching experience in secondary Maths.
• Ability to use varied teaching strategies to raise attainment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality maths lessons aligned to the curriculum.
• Use AfL strategies to improve student performance.
• Analyse student data to identify development areas.
• Collaborate with department to raise standards.

Skills

Teaching

QTS

Mathematics

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Description

Temporary Teacher of Maths - Maternity Cover

Academy

Outwood Academy City

Interview Date

21st October 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary)

£34,069 to £52,853

Working Pattern

Full Time, Temporary to 31/08/2027 or the early return of the post holder

Full time or part time (4 days /0.8 FTE) considered.

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? 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

As Principal of Outwood Academy City, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our amazing academy. Since I started, 'new leaders have begun to transform the culture of the school', so come and join us on our transformative journey. Serving the bustling city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City has undergone a huge transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning, enabling our young people to realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that the school has carefully sequenced to ensure that we give our young people the best chance to succeed. Our students are a really special group of young people, and they are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our ambitious curriculum, and, as a result of high-quality pastoral care, pupils at Outwood Academy City are safe and well-cared for. Come and take a look at what we offer, and see if you could be a part of our team - #WeAreCity and we are striving for excellence. We love what we do, and we welcome enthusiastic, dedicated and hard-working people, whatever your experience, to join us on our mission.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

About the Department

The maths department is a thriving, friendly department with teachers and 1 to 1 tutors at different stages of their career, including ECTs.

The vision is for the Maths department to be outstanding; where students are challenged, engaged and successful and teaching is relevant, exciting, innovative and transformational. A beacon of good practice and a leader in raising standards, attainment and innovation.

Our key aims

• To develop proficiency in all areas of numeracy including problem solving, verbal reasoning, reading and communicating mathematically; functional and creative skills;
• To provide a varied and stimulating curriculum which responds to the needs of students and develops their knowledge of the world in which we live.
• To encourage creativity and experimentation with mathematical language and confidence in communication of ideas.
• To develop a culture whereby students are able and willing to tackle mathematical problems in unfamiliar contexts

Maths at City is on a journey of positive improvement and the rewards are high. If you are an enthusiastic teacher of maths, who is committed to improving the life chances of the students at City Academy, we would like to hear from you.

We have won numerous awards as a school and are an IQM Centre of Excellence, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded the Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we continue to improve, help to take us to the next level.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Sam Delany, Head of Department on [e-mail]

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.