Dynamic Maths Teacher — KS3 to A-Level Excellence

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen’s seeks a dedicated Mathematics teacher to join the department from January 2027, teaching across GCSE/KS5 and enabling progression to A-Level Further Maths. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with opportunities to take on additional academic or pastoral responsibilities for exceptional candidates.

The Maths Department currently includes the Head of Mathematics, a second-in department, a KS5 Coordinator, and ten other specialists.

Qualifications

• It is essential for the successful candidate to have a degree in relevant or associated subject.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience teaching Maths across the secondary age range including KS5.
• Ability to teach A-Level Further Maths.
• A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development.
• Ability to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.
• Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to lead learning in their classroom and demonstrate passion for the subject.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Calm under pressure and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy
• Using all available data to provide each student with an appropriate programme of study
• Understanding schemes of work and how they fit the overall curriculum
• Keeping up to date with developments in the teaching of Maths
• Take a full and active role in the School’s Co-Curricular programme

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

KS5 teaching experience

A-Level Further Maths teaching

Curriculum collaborative planning

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

St Helen’s seeks a dedicated Mathematics teacher to join the department from January 2027, teaching across GCSE/KS5 and enabling progression to A-Level Further Maths. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with opportunities to take on additional academic or pastoral responsibilities for exceptional candidates.

The Maths Department currently includes the Head of Mathematics, a second-in department, a KS5 Coordinator, and ten other specialists.