Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Weavers Academy in Wellingborough is seeking a passionate Mathematics teacher for maternity cover. The successful candidate will foster engaging learning experiences, build positive relationships with students, and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and student wellbeing.

The role focuses on delivering a strong maths curriculum, supporting progression across lessons, and promoting a love of learning in a supportive academy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in maths or a relevant subject is required.
• Proven ability to plan progression of subject skills across sequences of lessons.
• Strong verbal and written communication is essential.
• Knowledge of maths curriculum requirements is important.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Curriculum progression

Effective communication

Subject knowledge in Maths

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

Weavers Academy are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is passionate about education and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will be someone who enjoys building positive relationships with students, embraces collaboration with colleagues, and is motivated to create engaging learning experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and success. As part of our academy community, you will share our commitment to high expectations, student wellbeing, and continuous professional growth.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Degree in relevant subject
• Expertise in planning the progression of subject skills within individual and across sequences of lessons
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject requirements for Maths
• High levels of verbal and written communication

What the school offers its staff

About the Mathematics Department:

The Mathematics department at Weavers Academy is a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to securing strong outcomes for all students. The department places a strong emphasis on delivering an engaging curriculum, sharing effective practice, and developing teaching approaches that drive progress. Working collaboratively, the team is committed to fostering a love of mathematics whilst ensuring every student is challenged, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

About Weavers Academy:

Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.

We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.