Maths Teacher, ARK SCHOOLS

Guardian Jobs; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Alexandra Academy is looking for a passionate Maths Teacher to join their dedicated team starting September 2025 or January 2026. The successful candidate will lead Maths lessons within a supportive environment focused on student achievement, and partake in on-going professional development. They are committed to instilling a love for Maths and helping students excel through innovative teaching methods.

Benefits

Higher salary than national pay scales

Twice as many training days as standard

Coaching for every teacher

Protected co-planning time

Access to high-quality professional development

Qualifications

• Experienced or newly qualified teacher of Maths welcomed.
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding practice and professionalism.
• Commitment to personal development and collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths using a Mastery curriculum focused on understanding and problem solving.
• Engage students in STEM activities and problem exploration.
• Collaborate with the mathematics department and participate in staff training.

Skills

Knowledge of national secondary education system

Leadership

Passion for student development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Maths Teacher

About The Role

Maths Teacher

Start date: September 2025 or January 2026

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £32,251 to £51,051 (this does not include any cost of living increase awarded by the Government for 2025/26)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 23:59 on 17 June 2025

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of mathematicians? We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, qualified teacher of Maths to join our dedicated team. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your teaching career after gaining your QTS, we welcome you to apply!

Our Mathematics department follow a Mathematics Mastery curriculum with a focus on deepening understanding and problem solving at the heart of all lessons allowing students to investigate and explore Mathematics. STEM activities are encouraged within the Academy and a program of visiting experts is in place to support this.

For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Has knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
• Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
• Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
• Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working
  
  
  

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [e-mail]

Benefits

• Salary higher than the national pay scales
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Protected co-planning time
• Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
  
  
  

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary school in Hastings. We operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place a primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that we do. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

Visit arkalexandra.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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