Teacher of Mathematics

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECT induction programme

Job summary

Oakwood High School, part of Inspire Learning Trust in Rotherham, is seeking a well-qualified Teacher of Mathematics. The role focuses on delivering high-quality lessons within the Investigate Learning Zone and contributing to student development.

The successful candidate will join a supportive school community with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards, starting 1 January 2027; closing date is 16 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Mathematics either on placement or as part of recent paid employment.
• An excellent, creative and enthusiastic teacher with the ambition to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics within Oakwood High School's Investigate Learning Zone.
• Contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas to enhance students’ learning.
• Support students to progress and achieve with high aspirations.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Collaborative practitioner

Enthusiastic teacher

Job description

Salary Salary: MPS / UPS Starting at £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (depending on experience)

Basis Full time

Job profile for Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Oakwood High School 16/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Salary: MPS / UPS Starting at £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (depending on experience) Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Teaching - Secondary Date posted 07/10/2026 Job reference REQ24142 Attachments OHS Job Advert & JDPS - Teacher of Maths - October 2026.docx

Location: Oakwood High School , Inspire Learning Trust

Tele: 01709 512222 Ext 2018

Responsible to: Head of Mathematics

Responsible for: Teaching within Investigate Learning Zone

Working hours: Full time Permanent (Minimum of 4 Days will be considered)

Closing Date: Friday, 16 th October 2026 at 9.00am

Interview Date: Thursday, 22 nd October 2026

Start Date: 1 st January 2027

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Oakwood High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 High School noted by OFSTED in our January ‘26 inspection as ‘a harmonious and happy community where staff and pupils feel a keen sense of belonging’ and where ‘Leaders have created a calm, welcoming school where children from many different backgrounds get along’.

We are looking for a well-qualified candidate who will join an enthusiastic, supportive and successful school as a Teacher of Mathematics.

We seek

• An excellent, creative and enthusiastic teacher with the ambition to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning throughout their role.
• A collaborative and driven practitioner who thoroughly enjoys teaching their subjects and understands the importance in contributing to our students’ wider development.
• Applications are encouraged from candidates with experience of teaching Mathematics either on placement or as part of recent paid employment.

Candidates will be truly committed to supporting students to progress and achieve, have high aspirations for the students’ success and will contribute to ongoing planning with imaginative and dynamic ideas. To enhance students’ learning and create independence, all students and staff are provided with an electronic device.

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• A school with a way of working that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• An excellent ECT induction programme

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
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