Teacher of Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Bolton le Sands seeks a dynamic Mathematics teacher to enhance student learning and outcomes. This exciting role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. The school offers a supportive induction program, excellent resources, and generous employee benefits, including the Teachers’ Pension scheme and well-being incentives. The post focuses on planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining high educational standards. Applications are welcome until 9:00 am on 26 January 2026.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension scheme

On-site staff car parking

Employee assistance programme

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching Mathematics to secondary students.
• In-depth understanding of curriculum and assessment issues.
• Ability to engage students using various resources and methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons to achieve outstanding student progress.
• Maintain high expectations for student behaviour.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Monitor and mark students' work effectively.
• Engage students with diverse teaching methods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of subject expertise

Classroom management and discipline

Ability to improve student outcomes

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:

• Excellent communication skills;
• A high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
• Excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.

Key areas of responsibility

• Plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
• Use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
• Use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
• Mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.

What the school offers its staff

Sharples School Multi‑Academy Trust is an over‑subscribed mixed comprehensive with over 1,200 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. After previously being graded Good in 2019, Sharples was judged as ‘significantly improved in all areas’ at its last inspection in January 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to work in our forward‑thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner. Sharples School provides a very effective and supportive induction programme for ECT’s. For experienced members of the profession, there are many CPD opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum at both KS3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.

The Maths department is well resourced and housed in a suite of specialist rooms. Maths results are excellent with outcomes for students improving year‑on‑year. In 2025, 66% of students achieved Grade 5 or above in Maths and 84% achieved a Grade 4 or above.

As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of generous employee benefits, including the Teachers’ Pension scheme, on‑site staff car‑parking, access to the ‘Vivup’ employee assistant programme and other wellbeing incentives and CPD opportunities.

Further details about the role

To apply for this post, download the school application form which should be completed in full and submitted with a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the post. This should be no more than two sides of A4, point 10, and send by e‑mail to [e-mail] no later than 9.00 am on Monday 26 January 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3 February 2026. Please note that CVs are not accepted. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Sharples School operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.