Teacher of Maths

Fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 pending the review of the staffing establishment

Full time/1.0 FTE

TMS-UPS

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Teacher of Maths to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy rated Good by Ofsted November 2022. A school at the heart of the community where we believe it is our role to develop the next generation into successful citizens.

Are you a passionate and ambitious Maths Teacher ready to join a thriving secondary school community We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional who believes that Maths is more than numbers and equations - that its a vital skill for problem-solving logical thinking and understanding the world around us.

Why Join Our Team

Impact and Scope: This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by teaching the full curriculum from KS3 right through to advanced KS5 (A-Level). You will be instrumental in helping students develop both confidence and a genuine love for the subject.

Collaborative Environment: You will be welcomed into a strong collaborative and supportive Maths Department committed to shared success.

As part of this role you will:

• Craft engaging and rigorous lessons that spark curiosity and capture students interest.
• Set ambitious goals for progress and tailor your teaching to meet the diverse needs of all individuals.
• Create a positive classroom culture where every learner feels supported to achieve their best.
• Foster excellent student behaviour through purposeful and inspiring teaching.

If you are committed to inspiring young minds and making a tangible difference to their futures we would love to hear from you. Join us and help us nurture the next generation of logical thinkers and problem solvers!

At TKASA we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive dynamic and diverse workplace highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas from support to teaching to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Passion for a specialist subject.
• Relevant teaching experience in KS3 and KS4. (KS5 would be desired but not essential)

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

At the Priory Learning Trust we offer an incredible comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bind-overs you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 18 January 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 23 January 2026

Proposed Start Date: ASAP