Maths Teacher

GSL Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Teaching opportunities across South Yk

Competitive salary structure

Support from education team

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch is seeking a skilled Mathematics Teacher to join a Wakefield school (WF1). The role involves planning and delivering engaging maths lessons, differentiating activities, and monitoring progress to build confidence in problem solving.

Ideal candidates hold QTS, strong maths knowledge, and good classroom management. DBS update service or willingness to apply is required, with safeguarding knowledge emphasized in the process.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence teaching Maths.
• Previous school-based teaching experience is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good safeguarding and child protection understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Mathematics lessons across the curriculum.
• Explain mathematical concepts clearly using examples and resources.
• Differentiate activities to support a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor progress and use assessment to inform future teaching.
• Promote logical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning.
• Maintain positive behaviour and high classroom expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progress.

Skills

QTS

Maths expertise

Behaviour management

Job description

Job title: Maths Teacher

Location: Wakefield (WF1)

Salary: £130-£220 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time

Do you have the enthusiasm and subject knowledge to help students see the value of Mathematics beyond the classroom?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Mathematics Teacher to work with a school in Wakefield (WF1). This role offers the opportunity to create purposeful lessons, strengthen pupils' mathematical understanding and encourage them to approach problem-solving with confidence.

Responsibilities of a Maths Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging Mathematics lessons across the relevant curriculum.
• Explain mathematical concepts clearly using suitable examples and resources.
• Differentiate activities to support a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor progress and use assessment to inform future teaching.
• A maths teacher should promote logical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning.
• Maintain positive behaviour and high classroom expectations.
• Work with co-workers to support students' academic progress.

Requirements for the Mathematics Teacher role:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and confidence teaching Maths.
• Previous school-based teaching experience is desirable.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to motivate students and build positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Consultant support as needed.
• Access to suitable teaching opportunities across South Yorkshire.
• Competitive salary structure.
• Continuous support from an enthusiast education team.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.