Maths Teacher - 12 month FTC

Cygnet Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Maths teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract focusing on maternity cover. The role offers a caring environment, extensive holiday periods, and opportunities for continual professional development. Suitable candidates will support young people academically and personally, working within a small class size setting that emphasizes individual needs and wellbeing.

Benefits

Free lunch

Company pension scheme

NHS Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)

Cycle to Work scheme

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching mathematics.
• Ability to support and empower young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging mathematics lessons in a hospital school environment.
• Provide individualized support to students tailored to their needs.

Job description

Maths teachers, do you want to experience

Genuine impact in the classroom, better wellbeing & work-life balance, excellent behaviour in school, transparent pay scales & increments for levels of responsibility, small class sizes, CPD opportunities tailored to the needs of the school and your professional development goals, and working as part of a diverse, fun, hard-working team? If the answer is yes, and

your priority is the young people and supporting them to reach their potential, then apply here for an opportunity to work in our outstanding hospital school in Sheffield.

Read on for more information

Phoenix School is the education provider for the young people admitted to Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. We have specialist teachers who, in partnership with the wider hospital, provide a stimulating, safe haven where everyone is valued and respected. We promote resilience and risk-taking by delivering lessons guided by our students' curiosity and celebrating all successes. We respect the students' rights, beliefs and values; providing personalised curriculums and learning opportunities inside and outside of school, which enable our students to be empowered to meet future challenges.

About Us

Ofsted say

Staff morale is high. Staff describe working here as a joy and a privilege. They develop a high level of expertise. They receive strong support for their welfare and workload.

Teachers take genuine pleasure in helping pupils to make significant progress academically, personally and socially

Staff say

• There is enough non-contact time in the day to complete essential tasks e.g. planning and marking
• Strong leadership at all levels
• You get to know all the young people well and feel like you are making a real difference to each individual's wellbeing and academic progress
• Because of the small number of students we teach, we can offer individualized and customized support for each student that is reviewed effectively and regularly
• Regular opportunities as a team to share experiences, strategies and ideas driving progress for each of our students
• We have a team/collaborative approach to planning and teaching which allows us to modify and embed best practice effectively
• Opportunities to regularly share approaches with other members of staff in our meetings and at any opportunities that arise informally and during INSET sessions

What We Offer

• A warm, caring environment that promotes staff wellbeing, and a safe place to work
• Free lunch
• 13 weeks' teacher holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Continual CPD and career development
• Training and mentoring and a full coaching offer
• Staff recognition awards
• NHS Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)
• Cygnet Rewards Gateway
• Free health cash plan with SimplyHealth
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Vacancy Details

Vacancy: Maths teacher - 12 month FTC (maternity cover)

Start Date: 12th January 2026

Contract: Part Time, 24hrs per week across 3 days

Holiday: 13 weeks

Salary: (M1-M6)

Pension: Company

Hours: 8:30 - 5:00

We look forward to hearing from you!