Mathematics Teacher

Salary: FTE £31,650 - £49,084 + well-being cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits
Contract type: Initially a 1 year FTC but likely to be extended or made permanent
Start date: September 2025 or as soon after

An exciting teacher of maths job opportunity that can be full time or 4 days a week where you can shape the department.

Your new school
Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 57 schools, 10 in the Midlands, and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Part of Lift Schools, Greenwood Academy is a progressive secondary school who has recently appointed Daniel Opoku as Principal. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from successful leadership roles in outstanding secondaries across London.

The most recent 'Good' Ofsted at Greenwood recognised that staff take time to get to know each pupil, and leaders have created a strong community where staff and pupils look after each other and this extends beyond the school gates. Staff have built effective links with families and the wider community. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Teacher of Maths to join us. With a new Principal in post, this is an exciting time. Daniel has aspirations to ensure that Greenwood Academy is one of the best schools in the country within five years.

Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen due to an internal promotion and an exciting opportunity to both teach and shape the maths department across the school. The department is led by an ambitious head and a wider team of 8 maths specialists. The team work well together and are excited to have someone new join the team, they use White Rosie curriculum materials, so all resources are centrally planned. They meet regularly to discuss curriculum and pedagogy. It's a subject that really impacts our pupils as a large number are from a disadvantaged background, we need you to teach and inspire them to want to learn. It's a fantastic time to join so please get in touch.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in maths and want to make a difference to disadvantaged young people in the area. You will have a track record of improving education and a passion for delivering a curriculum that is stimulating and engaging for students, and ensure all students enjoy and excel within the subject. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here.

Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our pupils, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them.

Closing date: Monday 14th July
Interview date: Wednesday 16th July

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please us.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.