Maths Teacher

Teach South; Capel; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South is recruiting for a Maths Teacher to cover a maternity leave starting October 2026 in Tonbridge. The role involves teaching Maths through to GCSE, planning and delivering well-structured lessons, and building strong relationships with students.

Ideal candidates will have QTS or UK teaching experience, a strong Maths background, and the ability to teach to GCSE. You will join an established Maths team and be supported throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised UK teaching experience.
• Strong background in secondary Maths.
• Ability to teach through to GCSE.
• Excellent subject knowledge in Maths.
• Set high expectations for students.
• Deliver engaging lessons for diverse abilities.
• Strong classroom management and collaboration within a department.
• Committed to helping students reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons for GCSE.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Collaborate with Maths department colleagues to share best practices.
• Support curriculum delivery and GCSE outcomes.

Skills

QTS

UK teaching experience

Secondary Maths

GCSE teaching

Subject knowledge

Behaviour management

Collaborative work

Student progression

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Maths Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: MPS1 - UPS3

Contract: Full-time, maternity cover

Start Date: October 2026

Experienced Maths Teacher - Full-Time Maternity CoverAre you an experienced Maths Teacher looking for your next opportunity from October?

We are working with a secondary school in Tonbridge who are looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join their team on a full-time maternity cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who enjoys teaching Maths through to GCSE level and wants to join a school where they can make a real impact in the classroom.

The school is looking for someone who can step confidently into the role, deliver high-quality lessons and build strong relationships with students. You will be joining an established Maths team and will be supported throughout the placement.

About the role

• Full-time Maths teaching position
• Maternity cover starting in October 2026
• Teaching Maths through to GCSE
• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons
• Monitoring and assessing student progress
• Supporting students to develop confidence and achieve strong outcomes
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, effort and achievement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Maths department

The ideal candidate

We are particularly keen to hear from experienced Maths Teachers who:

• Have QTS or recognised UK teaching experience
• Have a strong background in secondary Maths
• Are confident teaching through to GCSE
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Set high expectations for students
• Can deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support students of different abilities
• Have strong classroom management skills
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a department
• Are committed to helping students achieve their full potential

What you can expect

• MPS1-UPS3, depending on experience
• Full-time maternity cover from October 2026
• A role within an established Maths department
• The opportunity to teach through to GCSE
• A supportive school environment
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout the placement

If you're an experienced Maths Teacher looking for a new challenge in Tonbridge from October, we'd love to hear from you.