Teacher of Mathematics

John Taylor MAT; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Staffordshire is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join their team. The ideal candidate will teach up to A-level, contribute to curriculum development, and benefit from a supportive learning environment. This role offers opportunities for personal development, collaboration, and a focus on student wellbeing. Experience in teaching mathematics is preferred but not mandatory for new entrants.

Benefits

Personalized professional learning opportunities

Coaching culture

Additional non-contact time for personal development

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching Mathematics, ideally up to A-level.
• New entrants to the profession are welcome.
• Strong focus on student wellbeing and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to students at various levels.
• Shape and refine the curriculum.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Experience in teaching Mathematics up to A-level

Strong communication skills

Passion for education

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will ideally be experienced in teaching up to A-level; however, this post is also suitable for new entrants to the profession. At KS3 we have developed a broad and balanced curriculum which prepares students for the demands of GCSE and beyond. All students study Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, we also have a cohort studying AQA Further Maths. We have many opportunities for an enthusiastic mathematician to shape the future of our offer, as we look to develop, refine, and build our curriculum, and enhance our welcoming and innovative team. Please see our website for details of our curriculum. John Taylor Free School is an inclusive school with high standards, strong routines, a focus on wellbeing and a collaborative approach.

We offer the following support:

We offer the following support

• 2 hours of personalised professional learning each week
• A coaching culture
• Additional non-contact time for coaching / reading / personal development
• Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans
• A 'life-friendly' approach to teaching

We have a passion for excellence demonstrated by a broad curriculum and high-quality leadership. We work hard to create collaboration across the Trust, and the Central Team reside in one of our schools, to remain grounded in school life. We have a strong track record of governance and health and safety, and our schools and Trust enjoy a healthy and stable financial position; we look to the future with anticipation of further growth and to support those schools already in our family by working together and adding value.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Thank you for your interest in John Taylor MAT - we hope the information here will outline what it means to work with us.

The Trust was founded in 2014, in John Taylor High School - an outstanding secondary school in Barton-Under-Needwood, and the first in Staffordshire to convert to become an Academy. We have grown steadily over time and currently serve 13 infant/primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. In addition, the Staffordshire Research School and John Taylor Teaching School Hub are also key parts of our Trust, having gained a reputation for delivering outstanding professional development and support for teachers across a wide ranging offer. The mission for the Trust is "We believe in the power of education to improve lives - and the world." We are driven to ensure our communities can realise their true potential through learning. This is our mission. We provide experiences, resources, structures, and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress, all to achieve.