Job Description

At The Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: "Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire". As a school our ambition is to be "An outstanding school in the heart of the community." These messages underpin everything we do.

We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

Are you a Mathematician who inspires curiosity, demandsambitionand refuses to accept limits? We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join a department that is genuinely going places.

Notley is a school that has made rapid progress - and the community has noticed. We are now oversubscribed. Since the arrival of our new headteacher we have rebuilt our curriculum from the ground up, achieved 100% subject-specialist staffing, and created a culture where every student is known and every teacher is supported. Our Mathematics team is central to that story - and we want you to help write the next chapter.

The Opportunity:

This role offers genuine flexibility: we welcome applications from both full-time and part-time candidates. What matters most is quality;your ability to inspire students and build a high-expectations culture in the classroom.

For the right candidate, a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) is available as a Key Stage Lead, either Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 5. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for someone ready to shape curriculum, support colleagues, and make a measurable difference to student outcomes across a key phase.

What We Offer:

· A school genuinely committed to staff workload, wellbeing, and professional growth.

· A strong curriculum that has been carefully designed, not inherited, so you can teach with confidence and pride.

· A collaborative Mathematics team where ambition and support go hand in hand.

· Access to trust-wide CPD, coaching, and cross-school collaboration across Bridge Academy Trust.

· A leadership pathway for those who want to grow; this is a school where talent is noticed and invested in.

· Flexible working patterns genuinely considered.

Who We Are Looking For:

· A qualified teacher of Mathematics with the drive to make every lesson count.

· Someone who holdshigh expectationsfor every student regardless of starting point.

· A colleague who contributes beyond the classroom: to the team, to the culture, to the community.

· If applying for the TLR: a leader with vision for a key stage, strong subject knowledge, and the confidence to support and challenge peers.

Work Schedule:

Full-time and part-time hours will be considered, and applications are welcomed from ECTs.

Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to enquiries@notleyhigh.com

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026, at 2pm

Interview Date: Friday 24th April 2026

Further details are available from t: 01376556300 e: enquiries@notleyhigh.com w: notleyhigh.com

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.