Teacher of Mathematics

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of mathematics who enjoys working with committed students and wants to help disadvantaged students in the region to achieve academic success. This is a permanent appointment We are seeking to appoint a full time teacher but applications with a preference for part time work of at least 0.6 FTE will be considered. The University of Liverpool Maths School (ULMaS) is a state sixth form that teaches Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science to talented and motivated 16 to 19-year-old students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our Outstanding Ofsted report in 2024 said "Teachers carefully design challenging curriculums that go beyond the A-level specifications. In mathematics, teachers include pure mathematics topics from degree programmes ... As a result, students are prepared exceptionally well to progress on to STEM-related degree courses, apprenticeships or employment." An influential and innovative school with a clear mission ULMaS is a Single Academy Trust that has the strong support of the University of Liverpool as well as philanthropic benefactors and is an influential part of the national specialist maths school programme which has support from across the political spectrum. Our mission is to enable young people with a strong interest and high potential in the mathematical sciences to make a national and global impact through their work, learning, and research in the mathematical sciences. We are particularly interested in widening participation in the mathematical sciences by supporting students with talent who have faced disadvantage in their lives and education and providing equality of access to STEM degrees and careers. What kind of person are we looking for? At ULMaS we always seek to employ people who are friendly, optimistic and ambitious for themselves and others. We have learned that we need staff members who thrive in a small, close-knit team, are able to see the potential in each other and are ambitious enough to respond imaginatively to opportunities. Above all our staff need to be committed to helping young people to succeed. Why work at ULMaS? ULMaS attracts motivated and talented students who take full advantage of the opportunities that the school offers. It is an extremely inclusive and tolerant community whose members have a strong sense of belonging as well as a deep seated sense of purpose. Students are treated with respect and encouraged to be themselves and to feel at home when in school. They are expected to develop rapidly in their maturity and to behave as responsible young adults in a culture of mutual respect. This is a school where the joy of ideas sits alongside the responsibility to nurture the whole young person. Teachers here benefit from:

• Students who are highly motivated, very talented and great fun to work with.
• A conscientious, talented and cohesive staff team who are used to working collaboratively and focusing on the needs of their students and those in the broader community.
• The opportunity to work with colleagues from other maths schools and other local schools.
• The support of the University of Liverpool.
• The support of philanthropists and charitable foundations.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to education of disadvantaged STEM focused students across the region through the school's outreach programme
• Flexibility and support in relation to their family needs, wellbeing, professional development and personal life.
What is it like working at ULMaS? The small size of our school means that staff members take on multiple roles and responsibilities and are flexible in their approach to work. All members of staff in this school have a significant role in supporting students, ensuring that students are safe and cared for at all times. We are both a large family and a small professional organisation. Life is often fun, never dull and sometimes very busy. Students and staff are all on first name terms with each other. The dress code is informal. Although we may appear casual on the surface, we are very serious about learning, mutual respect and concern for each other's wellbeing. Employees' Terms and conditions The school has its own pay scale and terms and conditions. The school automatically enrols teachers into the national Teachers' Pensions scheme. The school's calendar is available here. Our school holidays are based on Liverpool Local Authority term dates but with an earlier end to the summer term. Students finish the year in the first week of July, and most members of staff finish a week later. Staff members will sometimes be required to work some days during school holidays and occasionally evenings and on Saturdays in order to
• support student admissions,
• deliver outreach to students in other schools,
• teach taster sessions for prospective students, and
• support CPD for staff in other schools.
The standard teaching allocation for teachers is currently around 20.5 hours per week and class sizes are currently up to 20 students. This may be subject to change depending on practical limitations such as space, staffing and funding. All new staff receive a structured induction and ongoing professional support appropriate to their experience. The Curriculum In additional to A-level study in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, students undertake a range of activities under our Aspiring Mathematician Programme (AMP) and Pastoral and Personal Enrichment Programme (PPEP) The Aspiring Mathematician Programme (AMP) The AMP is a bespoke programme of activities designed to give students
• A rigorous preparation for university study.
• Greater depth in their mathematical and scientific understanding.
• Accelerated academic maturity and experience of conducting research projects individually and in groups; the opportunity to design and conduct their own experiments.
• Careers experiences which prepare them for work in STEM careers.
• Communication and collaboration skills which empower and give confidence.
AMP is an important part of the ULMaS curriculum and one which is frequently cited as significant by students when they are studying at university. More detailed information can be found here: https://liverpoolmathsschool.org/Aspiring-Mathematicians-Programme/ The Pastoral and Personal Enrichment Programme (PPEP) The PPEP is a bespoke programme of tutorial meetings and group activities designed to meet the pastoral and personal enrichment needs of students in a maths school. More detailed information can be found here: https://liverpoolmathsschool.org/PPEP/ Applications close Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting Tuesday 5th May 2026. Interviews to be held in person on Friday 8th May 2026. Please see attached job pack for personal specifiation and further details.