Teacher of Maths
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 71b9f378-4f6f-4778-8693-b59c647e1d36 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to join a strong Mathematics department that achieves above the national average in their results? Are you committed to academic excellence and able to enthuse students in this subject area?If so, we want to hear from you!
We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join us from January 2026 and be part of a team that is truly changing lives and positively transforming the local community. Our successful candidate will quickly become an integral part of our department who have achieved great successes in recent years. We welcome candidates with a range of experience.
We are looking for someone who:
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum expertise– able to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across KS3–KS5, ensuring challenge and progression for all learners.
• Effective pedagogy and classroom management– skilled in using a range of teaching strategies, assessment for learning, and behaviour management techniques to maintain a positive, disruption-free environment.
• Commitment to student progress and inclusion– able to identify gaps, support diverse needs (SEND, EAL, disadvantaged students), and foster resilience, independence, and confidence in mathematics.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto,"Opening minds to Success,"guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
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.
Do you want to join a strong Mathematics department that achieves above the national average in their results? Are you committed to academic excellence and able to enthuse students in this subject area?If so, we want to hear from you!
We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join us from January 2026 and be part of a team that is truly changing lives and positively transforming the local community. Our successful candidate will quickly become an integral part of our department who have achieved great successes in recent years. We welcome candidates with a range of experience.
We are looking for someone who:
• Strong subject knowledge and curriculum expertise– able to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across KS3–KS5, ensuring challenge and progression for all learners.
• Effective pedagogy and classroom management– skilled in using a range of teaching strategies, assessment for learning, and behaviour management techniques to maintain a positive, disruption-free environment.
• Commitment to student progress and inclusion– able to identify gaps, support diverse needs (SEND, EAL, disadvantaged students), and foster resilience, independence, and confidence in mathematics.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto,"Opening minds to Success,"guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Further details about the role
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
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.