The posting
Job Title: Teacher of Maths
Actual Annual Salary: £34,069 - £38,400 (M1 to M3)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: 01 January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Your opportunity to deliver inspiring Mathematics teaching and shape confident, resilient problem solvers for the future
We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Maths with a passion for outstanding teaching and meaningful learning experiences to join our team at City Academy Bristol. Through your subject expertise, you will deliver a high‑quality Mathematics curriculum that develops students’ confidence, numerical fluency and problem-solving skills, while helping them understand the relevance of Maths in the wider world.
Our commitment to high standards, an ambitious curriculum and excellent teaching empowers young people to become capable, curious and mathematically literate learners, equipped with the skills they need for future study, employment and life beyond school.
About you
You will be:
- A qualified teacher, or hold an equivalent teaching qualification, with strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
- Confident in delivering the Mathematics curriculum across relevant key stages, designing and teaching high-quality lessons that promote reasoning, challenge, and a genuine enjoyment of Maths.
- Skilled in meeting the needs of learners from identified groups, including pupil premium, looked‑after children, SEND, EAL and high attaining students, ensuring all pupils are supported, challenged and able to succeed within the Maths curriculum.
- A strong communicator who embraces change, motivates colleagues and builds positive, supportive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Committed to recognising and supporting learning opportunities beyond the classroom, contributing to enrichment activities such as problem solving challenges, Maths clubs, competitions, intervention programmes or cross‑curricular projects that deepen students’ understanding and engagement with Mathematics.
- Empowered to develop your own expert practice while supporting collaboration, consistency and innovation within the Maths department and the wider academy.
- Highly competent across all aspects of the Teachers’ Standards, with substantial and sustained impact if applying for a post on the Upper Pay Scale.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About City Academy Bristol:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.
We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connections to local trains and buses.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
- Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
- Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
- Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
- Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
- A collaborative culture which supports workload.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 18 October 2026 @11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 19 October 2026
- Interviews: 26 October 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
