Teacher of A level Maths & Further Maths &/or Physics &/or Computer Science
What skills and experience we're looking for
Because of significant projected increase in student numbers (167 in 2024-25 to 220 in 2025-26), Leeds Mathematics School is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics,and/or Physics, and/or Computer Science.In this role, you will
- Teach A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and/or Physics, and/or Computer Science.
- Contribute actively to the successful delivery of the whole vision for Leeds Mathematics School, including LMaS’ commitment to providing coherent and impactful
- extra-curricular, super-curricular, sporting and cultural programmes alongside the academic timetable;
- trips and visits;
- support to ensure that all students achieve highly, in particular students with SEND and students who are Widening Participation Eligible;
- outreach enrichment programmes for high-attaining KS2, 3 and 4 students;
- mathematics CPD programmes for primary and secondary teachers.
in schools across Leeds and the West Yorkshire region.
If you are the ideal applicant, you will have- A strong honours degree in the subject(s) you would like to teach, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of the subject(s) you would like to teach.
- Current experience of teaching outstanding lessons to high-attaining secondary or post-16 students.
- Passionate commitment to the power of education to ‘change the deal’ for disadvantaged students.
What the school offers its staff
What LMaS and the GORSE Trust offer you:
As part of the GORSE trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership to a local government pension scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Further details about the role
About us:
Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) (www.lmas.ac.uk) is a new, specialist sixth form college for high-attaining mathematicians in the Leeds city and West Yorkshire region. All LMaStudents study Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Levels. In Year 12 they study two of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Mandarin Chinese, and in Year 13 most LMaStudents continue one of these to A level; some continue to study four subjects.
Our unique, enriched curriculum prepares our students for the next stage of their educational journey.We support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that will enable and empower them to make significant future contributions to this region, to their communities, and to global society.
We moved into our stunning new school in November 2023. This is located in the heart of Leeds, on The Headrow. The facilities for teaching and learning are exceptional, to support our evidence-led and research-informed curriculum and pedagogy.Our ongoing professional development is central to the vision, purpose and day-to-day practice of LMaS.
We welcomed our first cohort of 69 students in September 2023 and 98 students in September 2024. 28% of our current students are female or female-identifying, and 37% are from the most disadvantaged postcodes in the region (IMD deciles 1 and 2).We are determined to increase both these proportions.
How to apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, please download the Job Description, Person Specification and application form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs). Alternatively you can request these by email to info@lmas.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 322 5948.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, or would like to know more about Leeds Mathematics School, please contact the Principal, Robert Wilne (robert.wilne@lmas.ac.uk).
If you submit an electronic application, we do not also require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 27 February 2025 at 09:00
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.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.