Maths Teacher | Academy & Sixth Form | Bolton

The Opportunity

Bolton is a town with a rich heritage of engineering and innovation, from the spinning mule to its current status as a key player in the Northern Powerhouse’s digital and manufacturing sectors. We are seeking a dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our faculty. In this role, you will equip students with the analytical power and logical precision required to thrive in a world increasingly driven by data, algorithms, and complex problem-solving.

The Department

• You will join a high-performing Mathematics department that utilizes a "Mastery" approach, ensuring students develop a deep, conceptual understanding of mathematical structures before moving to abstract applications.

• The department is exceptionally well-resourced with interactive software (including Sparx Maths, HegartyMaths, and Geogebra) and physical manipulatives to assist in visualizing geometric and algebraic concepts.

• We foster a culture of "Mathematical Resilience," where students are encouraged to embrace challenge and view mistakes as a vital part of the logical learning journey.

• We benefit from being part of a wider regional Maths Hub, providing staff with access to national research-led CPD and collaborative planning opportunities with schools across Greater Manchester.

Core Responsibilities

1. Delivering high-impact lessons across the mathematics curriculum, including Number, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Geometry, and Statistics.

2. Teaching students to apply mathematical logic to solve multi-step problems, preparing them for the increased reasoning demands of the GCSE and A-Level specifications.

3. Preparing Year 11 and Year 13 students for their final examinations, with a particular focus on bridging the gap between pure mathematics and its application in mechanics and statistics.

4. Implementing effective "Check for Understanding" and "Live Modelling" techniques, ensuring that the steps of a solution are clearly deconstructed and understood by all learners.

5. Leading extracurricular initiatives, such as the UKMT Maths Challenge, "Cipher Clubs," or targeted intervention sessions to support students in reaching their full potential.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a specialist who can make even the most complex equations feel accessible and exciting. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

• A proven ability to model mathematical thinking clearly, showing students how to structure their work and communicate their reasoning with precision.

• Strong subject knowledge across the current GCSE and A-Level specifications, with the ability to challenge high-attainers while scaffolding for those who find the subject difficult.

• A commitment to staying current with mathematical pedagogy, particularly the use of cognitive load theory and retrieval practice within a maths classroom.

Why Join Us?

• A school that recognizes Mathematics as a "critical core" subject, essential for students' success in future STEM and financial careers.

• Access to a structured professional development program focused on both subject-specialist upskilling and the development of leadership skills.

• A supportive, professional staff culture within a historic town that offers a high quality of life, affordable living, and immediate access to the West Pennine Moors.

• Located in a central North West hub with exceptional rail and road links to Manchester, Preston, and Blackburn.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process for this Maths Teacher position.