Mathematics Teacher

Unity Schools Partnership; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership is seeking a dedicated Mathematics teacher for County High, starting January 2027. This full-time, permanent role sits in a thriving Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 11) and offers opportunities to lead and contribute to a modern Maths Department.

You will deliver Edexcel GCSE Maths in KS4, with potential to offer GCSE Statistics as an option, and engage in enrichment activities that support student growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 classes.
• Deliver Edexcel GCSE Maths instruction and support students taking GCSE Statistics as an option.
• Motivate and challenge students to maintain excellence in maths across the department.
• Join a department that uses the White Rose scheme and Sparx maths resources for independent study.

Job description

Start Date: January 2027

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)

Ofsted Inspectors recognised the strength of leadership at County High and the difference it's making every day for our students.

The core aims/values of this school are:

• Making a difference to the lives of young people
• Being a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow
• A school which seeks to challenge itself
• A school which embraces creativity, innovation and change driven by all colleagues We want to be the best school in the area.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and innovative colleague to play a major role in that journey.

We are a key member of the Unity Schools Partnership which celebrates professional development and career development.

The Teaching school and an active talent management programme will support the successful candidate in this post and in their future career within the Trust and beyond. We are looking for a creative, innovative, and enthusiastic practitioner to join our Mathematics Department.

We want you to share our passion for teaching and learning; we are looking for someone who is keen to motivate and challenge our students and our colleagues to ensure that the Mathematics Department maintains its high profile across our community.

All of our classrooms are fully resourced with interactive screens, class sets of mini-whiteboards and visualisers. The department follows the White Rose scheme of learning and uses Sparx maths as a homework tool and for supporting independent study. In KS4 all students are entered for Edexcel GCSE Maths and have the opportunity to select GCSE Statistics as one of their KS4 options.

We have a strong culture of enrichment with our more able students across all Years 7 to 11 being entered for the UKMT Junior and Intermediate challenges, and taking part in the Eureka Maths events coordinated by the Cambridge Maths School.

In addition, all students have opportunities to participate in weekly problem-solving activities devised by Parallel and our continued links with Abbeygate Sixth Form College inspire Year 11 students to progress their STEM education at A-Level through a successful mentoring programme. In 2025 76.8% of our Year 11 cohort achieved a Grade 4 or higher in Maths, 60.7% achieved a grade 5 or higher and 26.2% achieved a grade 7 or higher, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

We are top of the Unity School