Mathematics Teacher in Cottingham

Salary: M1-6/UPR (TLR possible) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 26th April

Start date: September 2026

Lift Kingswood is growing and we couldn’t be more pleased. From September 2026 we will be proudly welcoming more pupils into our community, and as a result we are now looking for passionate, committed Maths Teachers to join our team and help further strengthen our exceptional provision.

At Lift Kingswood, we believe every child deserves a world-class education and we work relentlessly to make that happen. Our school is a place where every pupil is valued, supported, challenged and inspired, and where our team takes pride in having the highest of expectations and ensuring our students achieve first-rate qualifications.

Lift Kingswood is a school where people grow, pupils and staff alike, and it is a place where truly dedicated teachers thrive. We’re proud of our strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders.

This is an opportunity for Early Career Teachers ready to learn and thrive, or experienced teachers looking for a school where outstanding learning is celebrated and prioritised and where the highest standards matter.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Bring Maths to life through engaging, purposeful lessons
• Set the highest expectations and help pupils achieve their very best and more than they thought possible
• Create a classroom culture built on warmth, consistency and ambition
• Work collaboratively as part of a strong team to ensure every pupil receives exceptional teaching, every lesson, every day
• Model the Key drivers of Lift Kingswood in and beyond the classroom

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have QTS, or are currently training and due to achieve QTS by September 2026 or hold a degree in Maths or relevant degree and would like to transition into teaching through our in-house Instructor training route, leading to securing qualified teacher status within two years.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching Maths and a love for the subject
• Have a desire to make a difference to young people’s lives
• Are committed to great relationships and high-quality teaching
• Want to work in a school where hard work is supported and valued

If you want to be part of a welcoming team that works hard, supports one another, and never gives up, we’d love to meet you.

About our school:

Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region. Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3-year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to an 'English Teacher' post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Lift Kingswood is exceptional.

We strongly recommend visiting the school if you are interested in the post, please contact us.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.