Maths Teacher – Secondary (KS3 & KS4) | September Starts

Darlington
Competitive daily rate / paid to scale for long-term roles (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Full-time, Part-time & Long-term opportunities
September 2026 starts available

Numbers behaving nicely? Students finally getting it? That moment when it all clicks… that's what this role is all about.

We're working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas that are recruiting Maths Teachers for September starts. Whether you're looking for a full-time, long-term role for the new academic year or the flexibility of part-time or supply work, we have opportunities to suit your career goals.

From algebra and geometry to problem-solving and exam preparation, you'll help students build confidence in Maths while creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where every learner can succeed.

What you'll be doing:

• Teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering engaging lessons that bring even the trickiest topics to life
• Creating a positive classroom where students feel confident to have a go
• Managing behaviour with calm confidence and consistency
• Supporting students as they prepare for assessments and GCSEs

What we're looking for:

• Experience teaching Maths in secondary schools (KS3/KS4 essential)
• Experience working in UK schools
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred, although experienced unqualified teachers are also encouraged to apply
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible working options to fit around your lifestyle
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Supportive schools that genuinely value their staff
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions

If you're not already Thrive trained, now's the perfect time. Schools are increasingly looking for teachers who can support students' emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress, and we offer this training completely free to help strengthen your CV and confidence in the classroom.

Ready to make a difference this September? Apply today to secure your next Maths teaching role – schools are already interviewing for the new academic year.

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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