Job Description

Job profile

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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Job reference

REQ00005336

Date posted

23/10/2025

Application closing date

01/12/2025

Location

Mexborough (The Laurel Academy)

Salary

MPR / UPR, (32,916 to 51,048).

Annual weeks

52

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Education

Teacher of Maths

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Job description

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our academy in January 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.



Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.



The Laurel Academy is an 11 to 16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school 'Good' in all areas.



If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.



You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.



If you would like to discuss this vacancy or visit the academy, please telephone the academy on 01709 302244.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.



As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing

. Here are just a few examples in each area...

Financial Wellbeing

Membership to either the

Teachers' Pension Scheme

or

the Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Access to an

extensive

discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

24/7 access to an online GP

or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household

Gym & fitness discounts

Cycle to Work

scheme

Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

Access to an industry leading

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Trained

Mental Health First Aiders

in all our settings

Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained*




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.