Teacher of Maths Leigh Academy Halley

Scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London

Job Summary: Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join in January 2027.

MPS/UPS (Inner London) + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? If so, Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join in January 2027. The successful candidate will provide support both inside and outside of the classroom to develop students to become independent thinkers and learners.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher of maths to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful mathematics department to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding curriculum.

This is a permanent opportunity that offers a competitive MPS + Inner London salary, commensurate with experience. This role would also be suitable for ECTs, and we also welcome applications from prospective colleagues who would wish to work part-time, as well as full-time.

We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;

• We offer a vibrant and committed Maths Department, passionate and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.
• We offer pupils the very best in maths learning opportunities by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
• We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programmes.
• This is further supported through our membership of the Leigh Academies Trust, which provides regular teach‑meets and co‑operative training sessions within the trust to facilitate staff and student growth.

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes for students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Welcome to Leigh Academy Halley, an aspirational and inclusive International Baccalaureate World School where we maximise student achievement through a dynamic curriculum and exceptional pastoral care. Guided by our core values of respect, achievement, collaboration, integrity, and resilience, we believe in the transformative power of education.

As an IB World School since 2019, we offer a “human-scale” education across all phases:

• Years 7 – 9:
  Middle Years Programme (MYP).
• Years 10 – 11: GCSE and vocational qualifications.
• Sixth Form: IB Careers Programme (IBCP) and T Levels.

Our results are record-breaking; in 2025, our students outperformed national averages in every performance measure. Leigh Academy Halley has also received an incredible Ofsted report that recognises “exceptional” practice across five key areas of academy life. This judgement recognises the academy as a national centre of excellence.

Located on a 16-acre site, our academy blends historic charm with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a new Visual and Performing Arts Centre and an Engineering and Design Centre. Every student uses a personal Chromebook,…