Teacher of Maths

Job Title: Teacher of Maths  

Salary: £32,916 - £37101 (M1-M3) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 18 December 2026 (maternity cover)

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week  

Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible - pending completion of pre-employment checks 

Your opportunity to deliver inspiring Mathematics teaching and shape confident, resilient problem solvers for the future 

We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Maths with a passion for outstanding teaching and meaningful learning experiences to join our team at Hanham Woods Academy on a fixed term contract. Through your subject expertise, you will deliver a high-quality Mathematics curriculum that develops students’ confidence, numerical fluency and problem-solving skills, while helping them understand the relevance of Maths in the wider world. 

Our commitment to high standards, an ambitious curriculum and excellent teaching empowers young people to become capable, curious and mathematically literate learners, equipped with the skills they need for future study, employment and life beyond school. 

About you 

You will be: 

• A qualified teacher, or hold an equivalent teaching qualification, with strong subject knowledge in Mathematics. 
• Confident in delivering the Mathematics curriculum across relevant key stages, designing and teaching high-quality lessons that promote reasoning, challenge, and a genuine enjoyment of Maths. 
• Skilled in meeting the needs of learners from identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND, EAL and high attaining students, ensuring all pupils are supported, challenged and able to succeed within the Maths curriculum. 
• A strong communicator who embraces change, motivates colleagues and builds positive, supportive relationships with students, staff and parents. 
• Committed to recognising and supporting learning opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to enrichment activities such as problem solving challenges, Maths clubs, competitions, intervention programmes or cross curricular projects that deepen students’ understanding and engagement with Mathematics. 
• Empowered to develop your own expert practice while supporting collaboration, consistency and innovation within the Maths department and the wider academy. 

About  Hanham Woods Academy:  

Hanham Woods Academy is a secondary school located within the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, delivering education to pupils aged 11-16. It is one of the most improved academies in the South West, providing an excellent education to over 800 students. The academy has a growing reputation both locally and regionally.    

Whilst we appreciate the unique setting in which the academy is placed, we work hard to challenge students from a variety of backgrounds to be the best they can be in all areas of life. Our mission here is simple: we want to give people the best chance of success, underpinned by our ethos of Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind. We want students to 'climb the mountain' in order to achieve success both academically and by developing a confident, resilient and hard-working character.  

We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of the members our community by enabling them to learn from each other, by encouraging them to respect each other’s differences, and by providing opportunities to contribute to academy life and the wider community. 

Why CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 59% of the students who attend John Cabot Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. 

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you: 

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.  
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities. 
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks. 
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.   
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute. 
• A collaborative culture which supports workload. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more! 

Recruitment timeline: 

Closing Date: 16 September 2026 

Shortlisting: 17 September 2026 

Interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.  

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply   

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.    

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.