Maths Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maths Teacher to deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences in line with the national curriculum and school policies. This role involves planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners, assessing pupil progress, and supporting individual learning needs. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, encourage active pupil participation, and uphold high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective, stimulating mathematics lessons that cater to all learners and comply with the national curriculum.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and attainment regularly, providing constructive feedback to pupils and their parents or carers.
• Develop and implement well-structured schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment by monitoring and managing pupil behaviour effectively.
• Identify and address individual learning needs, providing additional support or interventions where appropriate.
• Participate actively in departmental and whole-school meetings, contributing to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, assessments, and other relevant documentation.
• Promote the school’s values and consistently uphold safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics or a closely related subject.

Education and Professional Development

• Completed teacher training with a focus on mathematics education.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in both teaching practise and subject knowledge.

Experience

• Proven experience teaching mathematics to secondary school pupils, ideally across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons that support pupil progress.
• Experience working within a school environment, with an understanding of school routines and effective classroom management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong subject knowledge of mathematics, including curriculum content and assessment criteria.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage pupils and collaborate with colleagues and parents or carers.
• Ability to differentiate teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Highly organised, with strong record-keeping and time-management skills.
• Proficient use of information and communication technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience teaching GCSE Mathematics and familiarity with examination specifications.
• Additional training or qualifications in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Experience working with pupils of varied abilities and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of educational assessment tools and data analysis.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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