Overview
Job Ref No. ECC8816905-421S. Position Type: Teacher. Pay Range: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range. Position Start Date: 01/01/2026. Contract Type: Full-time. Contract Term: Permanent. Application Close: 06/10/2025 Midnight. Date of Interviews: TBC. Permanent, Full Time. January 2026 Start.
Lift New Rickstones is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state‑of‑the‑art building offering facilities for students and staff. The academy has seen a significant rise in enrolment over the past 8 years and is oversubscribed, with a new building to meet demand. The academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team, a strong CPD programme, and high staff retention rates. Development is a priority, with extensive CPD to develop staff. Every member of the team plays a vital role in our ambitious school, with progression opportunities within and beyond the academy. Our Curriculum Drivers guide everything we do to help students be safe, happy, proud and reach their potential.
* Mastery: delivering excellent teaching & learning and developing excellent students who are ambitious and committed.
* Character: developing students into well‑rounded young people who are guided to "do the right thing when no‑one is looking".
* Perspective: understanding how students fit into the world, challenging wrongs, and promoting what is right. Students are open‑minded, compassionate and celebrate differences.
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and committed Teacher of Maths to join our established department. The Maths team delivers a broad and challenging curriculum that develops deep understanding and equips students with the skills needed for higher education and beyond. Our experienced teachers are enthusiastic about their subject and dedicated to helping every learner succeed.
Through interactive lessons, hands‑on activities, and innovative teaching methods, we make mathematics accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. We provide targeted support at KS4 and KS5, including exam preparation strategies, extra help sessions, one‑to‑one tutoring, and differentiated instruction. Students are encouraged to extend their learning beyond the classroom through a range of extracurricular visits and enrichment opportunities.
About You
We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers. If you are driven, enthusiastic about mathematics, and eager to inspire a love of the subject, we would be delighted to hear from you. If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, please contact Emma Gilder, Head of Maths, for an informal discussion at egilder@liftnewrickstones.org.
Who is Lift Schools?
We are a diverse and inclusive network of schools with a mission to provide an excellent education to every child – in every classroom, every day. We operate across 57 schools. We empower our team to do their best work, supported by strong leadership. We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of everyone in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our Instructional Excellence Program. We offer CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individuals and networks.
* Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.
Lift Schools reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates should refer to the job description and person specification before applying. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Lift New Rickstones, located in Witham, Essex, is a vibrant secondary school with a thriving sixth form. We are proud to be part of Lift Schools, a family of 57 schools united by the mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. We prepare students for an ever changing world by equipping them with the skills, resilience, and ambition to embrace future opportunities. Our values are Ambition, Character and Opportunity. We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum from Year 7 through Year 13, delivered through high‑quality teaching and pastoral care, with extensive extracurricular opportunities. We work with parents, the local community and FE providers to ensure our students are prepared, confident and proud of who they are. Everything we do is designed to keep students safe, happy and ready to succeed in the 21st century.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils. Our mission is to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day, with strong leadership and teaching in every school.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks to safeguard children and young people. All positions require appropriate checks and clearances.
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