Maths Teacher

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 32,916 - 51,048; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a qualified Maths Teacher for a long-term supply position at a Durham secondary school from September 2026. This is a full subject specialist role within an established Maths department, and the school is looking for someone who can deliver confident, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4 and make an impact from the outset.

Maths is in high demand in Durham; strong candidates will have QTS, Maths degree, and secondary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is essential.
• Degree in Maths or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching Maths at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and student-centred approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students of all abilities to build confidence and achieve strong outcomes.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Contribute to departmental planning and whole-school events.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Student-centred approach

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths or related

Job description

Maths Teacher - Durham Secondary School
Long-Term Supply, MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048, September 2026

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a qualified Maths Teacher for a long-term supply position at a secondary school in Durham from September 2026. This is a full subject specialist role within an established Maths department, and the school is looking for someone who can deliver confident, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4 and make an impact from the outset.

Maths is one of the most in-demand subjects across Durham secondary schools, and strong candidates will not be without options. If you're looking for a long-term placement with a genuine route into permanent employment, this is a role worth pursuing.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting students of all abilities to build confidence and achieve strong outcomes
• Assessing progress and adapting your teaching accordingly
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom management
• Contributing to departmental planning and whole-school events
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

To be considered:

• QTS or equivalent - essential
• A degree in Maths or a closely related discipline
• Proven experience teaching Maths at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and a student-centred approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• MPS/UPS salary - £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and professional development
• Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply, Start: September 2026, Location: Durham

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Educa