Teacher of Mathematics
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £31,650-£49,084 (M1-UPS3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2025
Job overview
Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR Tel: (01325) 241191
Email: jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk
Website: Hummersknott.org.uk
Headteacher: Grant Sowerby
Salary: £31,650-£49,084 (M1-UPS3)
Required: September 2025
We are looking for a committed teacher of Mathematics with the potential to develop into an outstanding classroom practitioner to match the aspirations of our students. Someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for Mathematics and the ability and commitment to inspire, support and nurture students of all abilities. We have high expectations of every learner and we are relentless in our pursuit of delivering the mastery Mathematics curriculum to obtain the highest possible outcomes.
We are a popular Academy, consistently oversubscribed and with high quality outcomes at KS4. We pride ourselves on a culture built upon strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to developing students and staff alike. Our curriculum has always been based upon quality, breadth and choice.
Whether you are just setting out in your career or are an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, this post will place you at the heart of a vibrant and forward thinking Faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.
A full induction and CPD support programme will be available to the successful candidate.
Interested? We look forward to hearing from you!
Phone the Academy on 01325 241191 or email jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.
The Academy has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors, parents, students and highly motivated staff.
Advance Learning Partnership is a not-for-profit Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of primary and secondary academies. All academies within our Trust collaborate as a ‘family of schools’. The Trust as a whole is not a separate body or group of people, but rather one single organisation made up of all our academies with one single vision and shared set of values.
Application: Further details and application forms are available on the Academy website www.hummersknott.org.uk.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 8am
Provisional interview date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.
Successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.
Attached documents
About Hummersknott Academy
Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Darlington, County Durham with approximately 1300 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Hummersknott Academy was founded in 1955 as a girls’ high school and converted to academy status in 2012. In 2007, the school underwent an extensive £15 million regeneration project and in 2023 the Academy joined Advance Learning Partnership's family of schools.
The area of Hummersknott is located in the west of Darlington and has a population of around 3,500. Extensive facilities at the school include a dance studio, ceramics area, recording studio, swimming pool, sports hall and a 3G artificial football pitch.
Headteacher
Grant Sowerby
Values and vision
Hummersknott Academy is committed to providing outstanding, inclusive learning for all pupils regardless of their ability. Success is built upon partnership between parents, pupils, staff and local community groups. The aim is to develop every aspect of the people within the school community so that they can live successful and fulfilled lives.
Hummersknott Academy's curriculum is flexible and aimed at making sure all pupils have choice and can succeed.
Ofsted report
“The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. This includes disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum has been carefully designed. It is organised so that pupils build on their prior learning."
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