Teacher of Maths

Full Time MPS/UPS

Permanent 

September 2026 start

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and enthusiastic Maths teacher who wants to be part of a highly successful, collaborative and supportive team. This position has become available due to increasing  student numbers, leading to the school being oversubscribed for the last 3 years.

This is an exciting, and rare, opportunity to join our exceptionally high performing department.  Our GCSE outcomes have consistently had progress measures in the top 5% of all schools nationally. For the last progress measure in  2023 the GCSE Maths progress 8 was +0.84, significantly above the national average. In 2025 29% of students achieved a grade 7+ (significantly plus), 73% of students achieved a grade 5+ (significantly plus) and 85% of students achieved a grade 4+ (significantly plus). Uptake to GCE A level is strong in Maths, being regularly one of the most popular subjects in school and Further Maths is delivered to our most able Mathematicians. We are keen to recruit a strong team player with the ability to teach and / or develop their teaching across all key stages.

The school offers all employees training and support, peer mentoring, personal development (middle leadership / lead practitioner training where appropriate) and the chance to develop skills further by supporting extra-curricular activities. 

This post is suitable for either an existing teacher or ECT.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school if further information is required.  Please contact Laura Beardsworth on 01977 682442 or email laura.beardsworth@shs.starmat.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January 2026

Interviews will be held: Thursday 5th Feb 2026

Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. Online searches are completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit. 

Sherburn High school is part of The Yorkshire Learning Trust which is an exciting new venture strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools. 

Age range 11-18 mixed comprehensive with Sixth Form Current NOR 958

The Yorkshire Learning Trust  is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

If you require assistance in applying for this position please contact us on 01977 687969.