Teacher of Maths

Location: Ossett Academy

Salary: MPR / UPR

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Start date: 01 January 2027

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Maths to join our successful department. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner with a passion for Mathematics and a commitment to ensuring every pupil can succeed.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge and a commitment to achieving excellence for every learner. They will create a positive and a purposeful learning environment where pupils are encouraged to think critically, tackle complex problems with confidence, and develop resilience in their learning. Through high-quality teaching and learning, effective use of assessment and a dedication to continuous improvement, they will inspire pupils to make exceptional progress and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a teacher who is dedicated to high standards and academic achievement. They will have the ability to use a range of effective teaching and learning strategies to secure strong progress and to create an inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, challenged and motivated to achieve.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• A qualified teacher holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with a relevant degree in History or a related subject.
• Passionate about bringing history to life and inspiring a curiosity about the past, enabling pupils to develop a deeper understanding of historical events, themes, and their relevance to the modern world.
• Experienced in delivering high-quality lessons across a range of key stages, with the ability to engage, challenge, and motivate learners of all abilities to achieve their full potential.
• Knowledgeable about the History curriculum and assessment requirements, with the ability to plan and deliver stimulating lessons.
• Committed to promoting high expectations, inclusion, and a love of learning, while supporting the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, trips, and extracurricular opportunities.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Sign in to view email.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 12.00pm

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing Monday 26 October 2026

To apply for the position, please visit https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.