Teacher of Maths (maternity cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Barnsley is seeking a Teacher of Maths for maternity cover starting in February 2026. The role offers a chance to work at Darton Academy, known for its outstanding student progress and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong subject knowledge in Maths and a teaching qualification (QTS). The academy prides itself on continuous improvement and delivers excellent academic outcomes.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology scheme

24/7 access to online GP

Gym & fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Good degree in Maths or related field.
• Teaching qualification with QTS.
• Recent teaching experience, particularly in Maths.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths to students, covering key stages 3 and 4.
• Develop students' understanding and skills in Maths.
• Engage in continuous development and improvement strategies.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Maths

Ability to use teaching strategies

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in appropriate discipline related to Maths

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Standard computer packages

SMART board or Promethean

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Maths (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Maths up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Maths (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to theTeachers’ Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Further details about the role

Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)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 academytrust. 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.

In February 2023 Ofsted graded us Good with an outstanding personal development offer. We strongly encourage our pupils to take part in enrichment activities so they can discover all their strengths and talents, and run over forty clubs, as well as pupil support sessions and interventions. We also regularly organise whole school events and educational visits so that our pupils have a broad experience of learning beyond the classroom.

We believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance and achievement and run multiple celebration events throughout the year, from “Super September” to our summer “DartFest”. We place learning at the heart of everything we do and use our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience to build a positive ethos.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.