Teacher of Maths
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential- A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English
- A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE
- Recent and relevant teaching experience
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
- A good understanding of curriculum developments in English
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
- An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance
- Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
- Able to use student level data to raise standards
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
- Enthusiasm for your subject area (
- Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
- Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
- Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
- Able to communicate high expectations to all students
- Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond Desirable
- Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean
What the school offers its staff
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy’s overall judgement of ‘Good’ as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be ‘Outstanding’ if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out.
Inspectors said that:
“The school has an exceptionally consistent approach to teaching. Pupils learn effectively
because of careful teacher explanation followed by opportunities to practise and apply
their knowledge. Teachers routinely check that pupils understand. Pupils value the
consistency in lessons. They know that this is how they learn and remember.”
This outcome is testament to the hard work and commitment of the staff in the Academy and also to the students, parents/carers and wider community that the Academy serves. We will continue to strive forward to give students in our Academy the opportunities to achieve their best possible outcomes and life chances.
Don Valley Academy is proud to be an EEF Research. One of only 33 Research Schools across England, we work to exemplify our evidence informed teaching and learning strategies, share what we know about putting research into practice, and support schools in the region to make better use of evidence to inform and improve their teaching and learning.
This has been achieved by having dedicated and enthusiastic staff who are committed to giving our community an extraordinary educational experience. Having secured our students their best Y11 outcomes and working in state of the art facilities, we welcome you to come and join us.We pride ourselves on being the most dynamic and energetic Academy and are looking for someone who wants to be part of something special.
We are a vibrant, oversubscribed, Academy with over 1100 students on roll. We serve a mixed community however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning.
As a community we embrace all opportunities and strive to support and challenge each other. We have a comprehensive professional development calendar which is tailored specifically to meet the current needs. Staff enjoy the leadership opportunities found within our ‘DEEPs’ model and are able to gain experiences of roles across the Academy from Aspiring Leaders to Associate Assistant Principals.
Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.
Further details about the role
Here at Don Valley, we are proud to have a vibrant department with amazing results. Over the past three years, we have maintained an impressive P8 score of +0.2 and above, in the summer of 2024 55% of students achieved 5+ and 77% achieved 4+.These achievements reflect the dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit that define our team.
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for both our students and staff. Our department prioritises a healthy work-life balance through collaborative planning, ensuring a consistent and manageable workload. Working closely with other schools in the trust, we develop unified and effective teaching methodologies that empower both educators and learners.At Don Valley, Maths is not just a subject—it is the foundation of our school’s ethos and a cornerstone of our trust-wide vision.
To ignite a love for Maths, we run a variety of engaging activities such as Sparx competitions, calculator quizzes, prize draws, lunchtime Maths Principal sessions, and blue-line quizzing. These initiatives keep the subject exciting and accessible for all students.Our "Demonstrate and Connect" marking policy ensures rapid, meaningful feedback, helping students improve while streamlining the workload for teachers.
Support and development are key pillars of our department’s success. The Trust provides an extensive range of resources and CPD opportunities. Centrally planned resources include full lessons for Years 7 and 8 with modelled examples, reasoning tasks, practice problems, and problem-solving activities.For Years 9 and 10, we have skeleton lessons including We Do, You Do’s, practice questions, problem solving and Exam questions. Additional resources include Walking Talking Mocks, pre-exam breakfast sessions, predicted papers, and QLA tools to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Our CPD offering is equally comprehensive, featuring sessions on topics such as "New to Delta," "New to Higher Maths," "New to Further Maths," topic-specific workshops, and "Maximising the Use of a Calculator." These opportunities ensure our team stays ahead of the curve, delivering the highest quality education possible.
Our department is a tight-knit and supportive team that includes a Head of Department, Second in Department, Associate Lead Teacher, a dedicated team of Maths teachers, and three 121 tutors who support through core lesson withdrawals and additional interventions.Together, we work tirelessly to ensure that every student receives a world-class Maths education.
If you are passionate about Maths and eager to make a difference, we would love for you to join our thriving department and help us continue inspiring the mathematicians of tomorrow!
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.