Maths Teacher (Fixed Term)

The Bridge Academy – an Academy on a mission to ensure that every student can succeed at a good university or equivalent, thrive in their chosen field, and live a great life – is seeking a Maths Teacher (Fixed Term) who is fully aligned to its core values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness and strives for excellence in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering consistently good and engaging Maths lessons.
• Raising the attainment of students and promoting Maths across the Academy.
• Planning, delivering and developing the Maths curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Working with a range of stakeholders, including parents, other schools and local and national partners.
• Working with the Head of Learning Area/Head of Department and other subject areas to ensure Maths contributes to the ethos of the Academy and to promote the profile and status of the subject.
• Engaging with Academy curriculum initiatives, particularly those relating to Maths, including KS2–3 transition, enrichment activities and cross-curricular planning.
• Ensuring the potential of all students is fulfilled through planning and delivering stimulating and challenging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Maintaining high expectations of students’ behaviour and achievement, and establishing excellent relationships with students.
• Monitoring and recording student progress using Assessment for Learning strategies in line with Academy assessment policies.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and understanding of developments within the subject specialism.
• Working under the direction of the Head of Learning Area/Head of Department to develop the curriculum.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of Academy policies and practices, including those designed to promote equality of opportunity.
• Contributing to the wider life of the Academy, including the planning and delivery of enrichment activities, trips and extra-curricular clubs.
• Ensuring Maths rooms are purposeful, stimulating and safe learning environments.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the post as reasonably required by the Head of Learning Area/Head of Department or Senior Leadership Team.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status or working towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant specialist Maths qualifications and experience, with the ability to teach up to Key Stage 4/5.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Commitment to improving practice through reflection, appropriate professional development and openness to advice and feedback.
• Evidence of continuing professional development or engagement with relevant educational research.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of curriculum requirements and developments within the subject specialism.
• Secure knowledge and understanding of Assessment for Learning strategies and their effective use in the classroom.
• Secure knowledge and understanding of personalised provision for all students, including those with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures and the implications of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate students and colleagues and respond to the diverse needs of learners.
• Ability to design opportunities for learners to develop literacy, ICT and thinking skills within the subject area.
• Commitment to the Academy’s mission and values, with a strong moral purpose and belief that every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
• Energy, enthusiasm, determination and an insistence on high standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage time well.

Competitive salary with potential recruitment and retention allowances. Generous pension scheme contributions. Cycle-to-work and season ticket loan schemes. Optical expenses support for eye tests and glasses. Work + Family Space services and childcare support (sponsored by UBS). Access to a mindfulness and wellbeing programme (Headspace). Relocation support for teaching staff. Regular staff social events and a supportive working environment. State-of-the-art facilities at a modern, canal-side campus near central London.

Salary: Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale. Location: South Hackney, London. Contract: Fixed term, April 2026 – November 2026. Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday, 29 January 2026.