Teacher of Mathematics

We are seeking to appoint a qualified, enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics to join our hard-working and dedicated team from September 2025. Students are taught in ability groups in specialist maths classrooms. Each classroom is fully equipped with interactive touch screen TVs, offering a productive working environment, conducive to learning, with staff having their own laptops and classroom. In addition, a Curriculum Support Assistant works part-time within the department to support staff with administration tasks & the preparation of resources.  

As an Academy and department, we are committed to giving our staff the opportunity to develop their skills; we have a proven track record of our teachers and TLR holders being promoted within school. We have a lead practitioner within the department who is a trained NCETM Mastery Specialist who delivers regular maths focused CPD.

We are committed to all students developing a love of Mathematics and a desire to achieve the very best they can. The department works collaboratively, sharing ideas and good practice both in department and between our secondary partner schools across the Ormiston Academies Trust.

At KS4 students follow the AQA GCSE Mathematics Course, at KS5 we offer A-Levels in Edexcel Mathematics and Further Maths. 

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED – December 2019), conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent road and rail links.

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer.

The Trust

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is part of the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT). OAT is one of the largest and longest standing trusts in the school system and is guided by our founder, Peter Murray’s belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive. With schools located across a diverse range of communities, each with its own unique character, strengths and challenge, joining the OAT family means embracing a community that values collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. OAT strives to provide an exceptional working environment where all our staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils.

We are looking for an individual who:

·       Is passionate about Mathematics.

·       Is an enthusiastic classroom teacher who can inspire and excite students about their learning in all aspects of Mathematics.

·       Is able use a variety of innovative and creative ways to engage students within their lessons.

·       Is able to work as part of a team.

·       Has high expectations for themselves and students.  

·       Is keen to make a difference to the Mathematics education of OBA students.

·       Is ideally able to teach KS5.

We offer:

·       An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive department at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment.

·       Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses.

·       Laptops for all staff.

·       Guidance, advice and support from both the department and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

The role would suit an early career teacher (a full induction will be provided to ECTs based on the Early Career Framework) as well as a more experienced teacher. Visits to the Academy are encouraged and if this post has attracted your interest, we welcome enquirers to telephone for an informal discussion in the first instance. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday – Wednesday 15th January 2025

Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974