Teacher of A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Computer Science

The Gorse Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Leeds is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics and Further Mathematics and Computer Science. You will teach and inspire Key Stage 5 students, ensuring high achievement. Ideal candidates are driven by a commitment to educational equity and have a strong mathematical background. The role offers competitive benefits and professional development.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong honours degree in Mathematics or related subject.
• Passionate commitment to education.
• Knowledge of current educational developments.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics and Further Mathematics to Key Stage 5 students.
• Inspire students to achieve high examination results.

Skills

Teaching at Key Stage 5

Mathematical knowledge

Effective use of the Pupil Premium

Commitment to education

Education

Strong honours degree in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Leeds Mathematics School are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Mathematics and Further Mathematics and Computer Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students in Key Stage 5 to achieve highly in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and Computer Science. This opportunity is open to Early Career Teachers and to more experienced colleagues.

Applicants

Potential applicants should be:

• a trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching in KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants currently in training)
• a colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3, 4 or 5 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should have:

• A strong honours degree in Mathematics, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of Pure Mathematics.
• Passionate commitment to the power of education to 'change the deal' for disadvantaged students.
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education, including the effective use of the Pupil Premium and/or the 16-19 Bursary Award.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

About us

Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) (www.lmas.ac.uk) is a new, specialist sixth form college for high-attaining mathematicians in the Leeds city and West Yorkshire region. All LMaStudents study Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Levels. In Year 12 they study two of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Mandarin Chinese, and in Year 13 they continue one or two of these to A level.

Our unique, enriched curriculum prepares our students for the next stage of their educational journey. We support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that will enable and empower them to make significant future contributions to this region, to their communities, and to global society.

We are committed to ensuring that every LMaStudent

• has an exceptional experience every day;
• achieves highly and leaves LMaS with many and meaningful choices available to them: in their learning, in their careers, in their lives.

We opened our stunning new school in the heart of Leeds, on The Headrow, in September 2023. The facilities for teaching and learning are exceptional, to support our evidence-led and research-informed curriculum and pedagogy. Our ongoing professional development is central to the vision, purpose and day-to-day practice of LMaS.

Our first-ever set of A level results in August 2025 made us "the top-performing state school in the Yorkshire and Humber region" (The Times) because

• 31% of A level grades were A* and 83% were A*, A or B;
• 93% of university places are at Russell Group or Guardian Top 30 institutions;
• 100% of degree apprenticeship applications to prestigious employers were successful.

We have welcomed our third cohort of 110 students in September 2025. 31% are female or female-identifying, and 26% are from the most disadvantaged postcodes in the region (IMD deciles 1 and 2). We are determined to increase both these proportions.

What LMaS and the GORSE Trust can offer you

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at [email protected], or call us on 0113 322 5948.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, or would like to know more about Leeds Mathematics School, please contact the Principal, Robert Wilne ([email protected]).

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email no later than 18:00 on Friday 17 October 2025

Interviews will take place at Leeds Mathematics School, 105 Albion Street, Leeds, on Tuesday 21 October 2025

Equality, safeguarding and eligibility

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

GORSE Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

The GORSE Academies Trust use 'OnlineSCR' for the processing of safeguarding checks - their privacy notice can be seen at: https://onlinescr.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy/.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.