Maths Teacher

Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United KingdomPosted Oct 20, 2026

Job description

Role: Teacher of Maths Academy: Outwood Academy Hemsworth Start Date: 01/01/2027 Salary (Actual Salary): £34,069-£52,835 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance. Welcome from the Principal: I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire.

We have a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student. As part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we provide the very best, holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development, including a new 17-classroom teaching block, and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health.

We actively work to reduce staff workload, allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, this is the place for you. If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

To view the Teaching Staff recruitment booklet for Maths: Click Here About the Department: Our Maths department is based in our state of the art new building where all classrooms are equipped with interactive screens and large teaching spaces. You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Varley (Head of Maths) at e.varley@hemsworth.outwood.com. The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance.

A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards. This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area.

The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

To view the full job description please click here . Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues. To view the person specification please click here.

Description copied from Outwood Grange Academies Trust's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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