Teacher of Maths
Teacher of Maths
- 0216
- Lift Unity City, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom, TS3 8RE
- Permanent
- Lift Unity City
- Closing date: 28 September 2026
- £34,069.00 – £46,940.00
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- Advert opened: 7 September 2026
Think you know Lift Unity City? It might surprise you.
Lift Unity City is fast becoming the local school of choice, driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming futures, breaking social stereotypes, and ensuring every student secures excellent life opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teacher of Maths and contribute to our already incredibly dedicated team.
Are you an inspiring educator looking to make a lasting difference in young lives?
About the Role
In this role, you will ignite curiosity for Maths and empower students of all backgrounds to unlock their full potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next career step or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a supportive foundation, you will find a collaborative culture here that values your voice, invests in your growth, and celebrates your impact in the classroom every day.
Role Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, that engage, challenge, and support all learners.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and positive classroom environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student feels respected and capable of success.
- Assess, track, and support individual student progress, providing constructive feedback that nurtures confidence and continuous improvement.
- Build strong, respectful working relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
- Contribute to curriculum development, team planning, and the broader extra-curricular life of the school.
- Actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
What we are looking for
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent, along with a degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience of working in a UK school environment: In either a teaching or classroom support capacity.
- Inclusive Mindset: A deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive.
- Subject Passion: A genuine love for your subject and the ability to bring the curriculum to life in meaningful, creative ways.
- Positive Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills rooted in empathy, positive reinforcement, and high expectations.
- Team Player: A collaborative attitude, eagerness to share best practice, and a willingness to contribute positively to our school culture.
- You must be available to interview in person for this position within 4-7 days notice.
About the School
Lift Unity City is a thriving and diverse school in Middlesbrough, known for its sharp focus on student success and we are proud of our supportive community and collaborative culture. Our school vision is simple, yet powerful 'everyone has a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in their school and a strength of character.' Alongside excellent leadership and teaching, we will help children to go on to lead successful and happy lives.
Our dynamic leadership team and dedicated staff work together to create an environment where every student is championed, and every staff member is empowered. Our focused CPD programme ensures that you have the time and space to focus on what matters most; educating and inspiring young minds. People choose to join Lift Unity City because we offer a culture of high support and high expectations, where professional growth is encouraged and valued. Here, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference, with the opportunity to contribute to an exciting school improvement journey and see your impact firsthand. With a clear vision and strong community behind us, Lift Unity City is a place where success is the expectation.
Do you have the skills to make a difference in the classroom? If so we want to hear from you. Would you like to know more about this role? Please contact alaking@liftschools.org
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
