Job Description

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September 2025, subject to all clearances being in place.

This is a full time position, however a 0.8 position may be considered, details will be discussed at interview.

We are looking to recruit a skilful, enthusiastic, and dynamic teacher for our mathematics department. You will be committed to transforming the life chances of our students. You will be passionate about raising the achievement of all students, particularly the disadvantaged, including those with SEND. You will be keen to learn and develop further, through collaboration with others, and through whole school and departmental CPD.



You will contribute to the development of an excellent standard of teaching within the mathematics department. You will raise the achievement of our students through increasing the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, ensuring strong student progression by implementing excellent teaching strategies.



We also expect that you will be someone who will share good practice to enhance the learning experience of all students. We believe that staff can learn from their peers at all levels, and we use Iris Connect and departmental professional development to facilitate this.



This is an exceptional opportunity to join us on our journey towards becoming one of the best schools in the North-East of England. We have further work to do but are well on the way in our improvement plan. You will learn and develop here, and will, we hope, go on to achieve great success in your career.



If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please access the attached application pack where you will find a letter from our Principal, Dr Andrew Fowler, a letter from Debbie Jackson, our Subject Leader of mathematics, the job description and person specification.



Should you wish to pursue this opportunity, please complete the application form.



Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.



This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.



If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process

Please supply an email address for each of your referees; all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.



Further details and application form available at www.lordlawson.academy/about-us/vacancies



All completed application forms to be returned no later than 12 noon on Friday 16th May 2025 to recruitment@lordlawson.academy



Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 16th May 2025



Shortlisting: Monday 19th May 2025



Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025