Teacher of Mathematics; Maternity Cover

Position: Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
* Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
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Employer

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Teachers' pay scales

Posted:
7th January 2026

Start Date:

1st March 2026

Expires:
21st January 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Temporary

Start Date:

1st March 2026

Job :
1528300

Suitable for:
ECT (NQT) Graduates Job Reference:
MATHS
2101

Start Date:

1st March 2026
* Contract Type  :

Temporary
* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
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** Contract term
** 1.0

FTE, temporary maternity cover
** Start date
** March 2026 (or as soon as possible afterwards)
** Closing date
** Midnight Wednesday 21 January 2026
** Mercia Learning Trust
** Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.
· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.
· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.
· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.
· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.
· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
** King Ecgbert School
** King Ecgbert School is a highly successful school at the heart of Mercia Learning Trust. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional quality of education to learners from all backgrounds aged 11-18.Our school is exceptionally strong - rated outstanding by Ofsted and has academic results that are consistently ‘well above average’.This is a truly comprehensive school serving both disadvantaged and highly affluent communities.

We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
** The role
** We are seeking a highly skilled and talented teacher of mathematics to join our team on a maternity cover. Passionate about mathematics, you will share our desire to drive outcomes and ensure we offer the best available opportunities for pupils.

We are ambitious for all, which is reflected in our academically rigorous curriculum.
** The candidate
** The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and committed to the role and able to support the team in the delivery of mathematics. Teaching up to A Level is desirable but not essential.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

King Ecgbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### King Ecgbert School Part of### Mercia Learning Trust
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