Early Career Teacher of Mathematics – Secondary Academy – Sheffield
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10 hours ago
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Job Summary
A well-established 1118 secondary academy in Sheffield is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join its experienced Maths department. The academy serves a broad and diverse community and has made significant progress in raising standards particularly in core subjects.
Mathematics sits at the centre of the schools academic improvement strategy. GCSE results have strengthened year-on-year and Sixth Form uptake continues to grow. The department is structured collaborative and focused on delivering clarity and consistency across year groups.
The Opportunity
This role is ideally suited to an ECT who wants to develop in a supportive well-led environment with strong curriculum guidance. The academy runs a comprehensive ECT induction programme that combines subject mentoring with whole-school pedagogical training.
You will:
Teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4
Deliver lessons using a centrally planned mastery-based curriculum
Develop confidence in behaviour management supported by clear policies
Build assessment and feedback expertise through structured coaching
Participate in collaborative planning and moderation meetings
The department ensures that new teachers are supported with ready-to-use lesson materials and consistent assessment systems.
The Mathematics Department
The Maths faculty is one of the largest departments in the academy. It operates a shared approach to curriculum sequencing and intervention ensuring all pupils receive coherent and structured learning.
Department strengths include:
Centralised schemes of work aligned with exam specifications
Regular progress tracking and targeted intervention sessions
Dedicated Maths classrooms within a shared corridor
Structured GCSE revision and after-school support
Senior members of the team actively mentor ECTs offering modelling joint planning and feedback discussions.
The Academy
Located in Sheffield the academy benefits from refurbished teaching spaces upgraded interactive screens and improved IT infrastructure. Senior leaders maintain visible presence throughout the school supporting staff with consistent behaviour systems.
The academy culture is described as ambitious yet supportive. Professional development is prioritised with regular CPD sessions focused on pedagogy curriculum knowledge and classroom management.
ECTs benefit from:
Reduced teaching timetable
Weekly mentor meetings
Dedicated CPD time
Access to subject-specific training networks
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in Mathematics
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and mathematical clarity
Show willingness to reflect and improve through coaching
Deliver structured lessons with clear expectations
Maintain high standards for student progress and presentation
This role would suit a motivated new teacher seeking a structured and academically ambitious setting in which to grow.
Whats On Offer
Comprehensive ECT induction programme
Collaborative and well-resourced Maths department
Clear behaviour systems
Competitive salary aligned to experience
A Sheffield academy focused on sustained improvement
This is an excellent opportunity for a new Mathematics teacher to establish strong classroom foundations in a school that combines discipline ambition and genuine professional support.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
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