Teacher of Maths (maternity cover) in Barnsley

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Maths
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Maths up to GCSE
• Recent and relevant teaching experience
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Maths
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Enthusiasm for your subject area
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond

Desirable Skills:

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean

What the School Offers its Staff:

• Financial Wellbeing: Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme, Access to an extensive discounts platform
• Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household, Gym & fitness discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Free annual flu jab
• Mental Wellbeing: Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Support Service, Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

Further Details about the Role:

Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our academy in February 2026 on a full time, temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and also benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi-academy trust.

Your New School:

Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. There is a sense of purpose, the academy is calm and orderly, with state of the art facilities. We are a close knit community, and we pride ourselves on knowing our pupils well and doing our utmost to ensure everyone fulfils their true potential.

We aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment, where everyone values academic achievement and has a positive attitude to learning. As a result of our journey of continuous improvement Darton Academy continues to outperform all other local schools and is now the highest performing school in the area.

We believe in rewarding pupils for good behaviour, attendance and achievement and run multiple celebration events throughout the year, from “Super September” to our summer “DartFest”. We place learning at the heart of everything we do and use our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience to build a positive ethos.

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.