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TeacherMaths

Teacher of Maths

Rushey Mead Academy · Leicester · Leicester

Job description

Teacher of Mathematics – 2 Positions - Permanent & 1 Year Fixed Term (Mat Cover) - Both full-time and part-time applications are considered.

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Job ref: TEMAT26 -27

Salary: MPS/UPS (£34,069-52,835) - Possibility of a TLR for a suitably strong candidate

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Maths specialist to join our highly successful Maths department, in a school where:

  • Staff are nurtured to develop their craft.
  • Maths is valued by students and families;
  • Resources are centrally and collaboratively planned;
  • Results in Maths have been significantly above national averages for many years
  • The school achieves exceptional results, always well above national averages.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities through our professional learning Mondays, co-planning time and CPD Library.
  • Where there is a strong academic ethos and high expectations of students;
  • Where behaviour management is centralised and teachers are enabled to flourish.

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a high achieving and forward-thinking department within a highly successful school. You will be able to take advantage of their evidence led practice and learn from them to aid you contribute to a department which regularly achieves above the national average.

We look to improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can always do better

Rushey Mead Academy is well placed to offer a comprehensive support package to ECTs from all routes into teaching, including PGCE, SCITT, Schools Direct and Teach First. Both new and established teachers will be supported and encouraged to develop their practice by engaging in the numerous opportunities to collaborate and share ideas with colleagues within our Professional Learning programme.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application form online.

A letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate for the position should accompany your completed application form.

Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:

  • Applicant Pack
  • Job Description
  • Application and Recruitment Process document

Should you have any queries regarding your application please contact us.

Closing date: Thursday 17th September, midday

Interview date: Monday 28th September 2026


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About this school

Rushey Mead Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Outstanding
Pupils
1,779
Avg teacher salary
£49,474
Pupil:teacher ratio
17:1
Academy trust
THE MEAD EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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.

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Leicester, Leicester, LE4 7AN

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026

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