Job description
Join Our Team at Parkside School as a Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Parkside School is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Maths Teacher to join our team on a 1 year fixed term maternity cover position.
In this role, you will teach Mathematics across all key stages, setting high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils across the full age and ability range. You will play a pivotal role in delivering a well structured curriculum, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting the progress, inclusion and well being of every student.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and assess high quality Mathematics lessons across key stages, adapting teaching to meet diverse pupil needs.
Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management in line with school values.
Make productive use of assessment data to track pupil progress and set appropriate homework.
Contribute actively to whole school priorities, including literacy and embedding a love of reading.
What we are looking for
Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Mathematics.
Experience teaching Mathematics across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 teaching experience/knowledge is desirable).
A proven track record of consistently strong classroom practice and high expectations for all students.
Ability to employ effective behaviour management strategies and utilise ICT to enhance learning.
Commitment to safeguarding, child protection and promoting equal opportunities.
To review the full job description and person specification please refer to the attached supporting documents.
Why Join Parkside School?
At Parkside, we believe in making a difference. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional development and contributes to an environment where every pupil has an equal opportunity to thrive. It is a very exciting time to join Parkside School, a part of Wellspring Academy Trust. Our school is welcoming and vibrant, with students who thrive on positive relationships and staff who are committed to securing the best possible outcomes for them. We are on an exciting journey reshaping Parkside School to be a school that students, staff, and the community are proud of.
As an employee you will benefit from a range of employee perks which include Staff Offers and Discounts, a free will writing service, Community First Credit Union, Cycle to Work schemes and People Celebration Schemes.
Next steps
Please apply by completing our online application form
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2027
Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2027 - TBC
Start Date: 1st January 2027 (Earlier start option available if preferred)
If you would like to have a conversation or arrange a visit please contact Steve Tighe, Associate Principal at s.tighe@wellspringacademies.org.uk
The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Parkside School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Parkside School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,052
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
- Academy trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bradford, Bradford, BD13 5AD
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 8 September 2026
- Closing date
- 5 October 2026
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