Teacher of Maths

Laidlaw Schools Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxclose Community Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Secondary Maths Teacher to join a successful Mathematics department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching to KS3 and KS4 students within a supportive and ambitious school community.

The post welcomes applicants from Early Career Teachers to Lead Practitioner aspirants and offers a collaborative environment with strong pastoral care and development opportunities, reinforcing our

Qualifications

• Engage pupils and drive strong progress across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils and drive strong progress across KS3 and KS4 in Maths.
• Contribute to a positive, ambitious and supportive learning environment.

Job description

Teacher of Maths

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 14/09/2026

Advert End Date: 07/10/2026 12:00

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours per week: 32.5

Job Category: Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID: 301958

Employment Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 7 Oct

Further Information

Teacher of Maths

Contract: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

Location: Oxclose Community Academy

Faculty: Mathematics Department

Oxclose Community Academy is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Secondary Maths Teacher to join our successful Mathematics department. We are looking for an inspiring practitioner who can engage pupils and drive strong progress across KS3 and KS4. As part of our dedicated and collaborative team, you will play a significant role in helping students achieve GCSE results that open a door to their future pathways, while contributing to a positive, ambitious, and supportive learning environment. This role is designed to be flexible, welcoming applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to experienced practitioners aspiring to Lead Practitioner status.

Oxclose Community Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a highly inclusive and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement and personal development. We provide a broad, aspirational curriculum supported by excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Our strong community links and commitment to diversity ensure every student feels valued, safe, and empowered to succeed.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receive an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

The full job description and person specification for this role are available as attached supporting documents.

Closing Date for applications: 07th October 2026

Interviews are expected to take place: 12th October 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Supporting documents

• Teacher of Mathematics Job Description January 2026.pdf (189.25 KB)
• Teacher of Mathematics Person Specification January 2026.pdf (162.53 KB)