About this role
Job title: Numeracy Officer (Key Stage 3 Focus)
Location: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF
Starting salary: FTE 28,853.00, Actual £24,896.81
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 39 weeks (term-time only)
Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Numeracy Officer (Key Stage 3 Focus). This role is critical in ensuring that pupils who arrive at secondary school with weak numeracy skills are given the targeted support required to close gaps in learning. By securing strong foundations in numeracy, the Numeracy Officer will enable pupils to access the wider curriculum, improve academic achievement, increase confidence and enhance future life opportunities.
The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.
The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alo