GLC Gateway Academy: Teacher of Mathematics
Position Start Date: 01/01/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 14/10/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC
The Gateway Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic teacher of Mathematics to join our high performing team. The candidates applying for this post should be hardworking professionals committed to thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery and careful assessment. We welcome applications from committed and ambitious teachers seeking opportunities in an environment with a very active CPD programme and opportunities for career advancement.
We also welcome ECTs with drive and ambition, who feel they would thrive in a highly supportive and ambitious environment as well as from more experienced colleagues who have that something extra to offer an already well-established department.
The Mathematics Faculty is recognised as one the strengths of the academy in relation to teaching and results. The faculty team is made up of experienced, highly committed and talented individuals whose aim is to provide outstanding teaching and learning for our students. There are plenty of opportunities for further development within the department and the wider learning community.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDFOVP3_K7w
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
* £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months.]
* An outstanding record of staff achieving promotion;
* Working as part of an exceptional team;
* Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
* Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
* State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
* A paid 'My Day' each year
* Excellent career development and training
* 2 week October half term break
* A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
* Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
* Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
* GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Dionne.Locke@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0177
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
The GLC's commitment to equality is enshrined in our mission statement to develop 'active and thriving citizens within a diverse, truly fair and equal community'. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create inclusive environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated.
In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
* - to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
* - to verify employment history
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Information about the School
At The Gateway Academy, we uphold the highest standards, firmly rooted in our core principles of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. We expect both our staff and students to bring passion and energy in all that they do, playing pivotal roles in fostering a diverse, truly fair, and equal community. With exemplary teaching, an outstanding pastoral support system, and ample resources, we empower students to unlock their utmost potential. Our dedication remains unwavering in dismantling any obstacles to learning, ensuring no student is left behind.
It is quite extraordinary how well our Academy continues to flourish with student academic progress, student attendance, staff retention, and attendance, all above the national average. We are renowned for our unique family ethos and our focus on hard work and discipline.
We are resilient and relentless in continuing to ‘improve upon our best’ and offer our staff and students an exceptional experience that is life-changing for all involved. By working together, we make a difference in the life chances of the young people within our care.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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