Teacher of Maths - Darton Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Barnsley is looking for a Teacher of Maths to join their team from February 2026 on a full-time, temporary basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about teaching Maths and fostering student development. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status and have a strong educational background in Mathematics, contributing to the academy's high performance and supportive environment.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to extensive discounts platform

24/7 access to an online GP

Gym & fitness discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Qualifications

• Passion for developing pedagogy and practice.
• Experience in teaching Mathematics at secondary level.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to students across various levels.
• Support students in their academic growth and personal development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational practice.

Skills

Passion for Mathematics

Strong teaching skills

Ability to engage students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our academy in February 2026 on a full time, temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and also benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi academy trust.

We are proud to be the highest performing secondary school in Barnsley, having achieved an above national average Progress 8 score of 0.37 in the Summer 2024. If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.

Your new school

Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. There is a sense of purpose, the academy is calm and orderly, with state of the art facilities. We are a close knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and doing our utmost to ensure everyone fulfils their true potential.

We aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment, where everyone values academic achievement and has a positive attitude to learning. As a result of our journey of continuous improvement Darton Academy continues to outperform all other local schools and is now the highest performing school in the area. According to the Department for Education, Darton Academy achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.37 last year, the highest in Barnsley.

Pupils at Darton Academy made nearly half a grade more progress than students with similar KS2 starting points. Provisional local authority data confirms that once again, Darton Academy pupils have achieved results well above both local and national averages. This year, the Academy has also secured the highest attainment in the area for 5+ (strong passes in English and mathematics). We are proud that 65% of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in both English and mathematics combined and 79% achieved a Grade 4 or above.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. These include:

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.