Teacher of Mathematics at Sawtry Village Academy

Sawtry Village Academy; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a talented Mathematics Teacher to start in January 2026. The role includes teaching at KS3 and KS4, fostering a love for Mathematics among students, and collaborating with a supportive teaching team. Benefits include a commitment to professional development and a pleasant working environment equipped with modern facilities. Interested candidates should apply by 29 September 2025.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Must be an outstanding Mathematics Teacher.
• Experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4 is essential.
• Able to provide engaging experiences for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Develop a love for Mathematics among students.
• Collaborate with the Mathematics team and partner schools.

Skills

Outstanding Mathematics Teacher

Experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4

Ability to use IT for effective teaching

Build effective relationships with students and staff

Provide stimulating and engaging experiences

Job description

About this Role

Teacher of Maths

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours of work: Core school hours

Sawtry Village Academy has an exciting vacancy for a talented, enthusiastic, and ambitious Mathematics Teacher to start in January 2026.

Due to the Academy's continued success, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our successful Mathematics team. Our Mathematics department is located within a new, purpose built, state of the art building. Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a pleasant and productive working environment, conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom.

As an Academy and department, we are committed to giving our staff the opportunity to develop their skills; we have a proven track record of our teachers and TLR holders being promoted within school and the wider Trust.

We are committed to all students developing a love of Mathematics and a desire to achieve the very best they can. The department works collaboratively, sharing ideas and good practice both in department and between our secondary partner schools across the Meridian Trust.

The Academy supports teachers to access the National Professional Qualifications and we are able to offer this excellent professional development opportunity for those interested.

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Benefits of working for us

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;
• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning, enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;
• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;
• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated, professional staff;
• a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools;
• a robust CPF training programme that enables you to flourish.

The ideal candidate will be:

• an outstanding Mathematics Teacher;
• experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4;
• ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning;
• able to build effective working relationships with students and staff;
• able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners;
• willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice;
• able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Additional benefits

• Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please note that details are available from Meridian Trust’s benefits page.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack. If you wish to apply for this position, please submit an application form and a letter/supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for SVA. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like further details regarding the role please contact Mr Andrew Hurst, Subject Lead of Mathematics, via [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is: Monday 29 September 2025, 9.00 am.

Interview to take place in: Week commencing Monday 29 September 2025.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.