Maths Teacher

Stanborough Secondary School; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanborough Secondary School in Watford is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Maths Teacher to join our growing team. You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress with effective assessment, and contribute to curriculum development across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will inspire students, adapt teaching to diverse needs including SEND, and uphold safeguarding and school values. January 2027 start; closing date 23 September 2026. Competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with relevant degree and teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering Maths to KS3–KS4 is desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Ability to differentiate lessons and manage a class.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths lessons aligned to the National Curriculum for KS3–KS4.
• Identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resources for the Maths department.
• Assess pupil progress, provide feedback and maintain records.
• Support wider school life and participate in staff meetings and events.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

ICT literacy

Commitment to teaching

Subject knowledge

Planning and organisation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Degree & Teaching Certificate

Qualified Teacher Status

Professional development evidence

Job description

Maths Teacher (Part time)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Watford, Herts
Start date: January 2027 (earlier if possible)
Closing date: Wednesday, 23 rd September 2026
(Potential SLT position for the right candidate)

Are you a talented and inspiring Maths Teacher with a passion for exceptional teaching, learning, and student progress? StanboroughSecondarySchool isseekinga dedicated and enthusiastic Part-Time Maths Teacher to join our growing team.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that support strong student progressat KS3 and KS4 while using assessment effectively to monitor progress and close learning gaps.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, intervention provision and enrichment opportunities throughout the academic year.
• Provide high-quality feedback to pupils
• Support the wider life of the school whererequired

We can offer you

• a school of students who are keen to learn
• a strong commitment to your own professional development
• the chance to be pivotal in the founding culture of the school and its journey to

provide outstanding education to all children in the local community

We would like you to

• Inspire and motivate students through engaging, creative and challenging lessons.
• Scaffold teaching to ensure all students, including SEND and high attainers, can succeed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, bringing fresh ideas and resources to the department.
• Hold high expectations for yourself and all students.
• Be a collaborative team member who contributes to wider school life.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Main function: To provide high-quality teaching and learning in Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4, enabling all students to achieve their full academic potential. The successful candidate will inspire a love of mathematics, support excellent progress for all learners, and contribute positively to the life and ethos of Stanborough Secondary School. The role may offer a potential leadership opportunity for an exceptional candidate.

Reports to: the Headteacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
  • Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated Mathematics lessons in line with the National Curriculum and examination specifications.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes high standards of achievement and behaviour.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including students with SEND, EAL learners and high-attaining students.
  • Promote excellent progress through effective assessment, feedback and intervention.
  • Use assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement strategies to address them.
  • Develop students’ confidence, resilience and problem-solving skills in Mathematics.
• Curriculum and Department Development
  • Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the mathematics curriculum.
  • Support the creation and sharing of high-quality teaching resources.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and collaborative planning activities.
  • Contribute to curriculum innovation and enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience.
  • Support examination preparation and intervention programmes where appropriate.
• Assessment and Monitoring
  • Mark and assess students’ work in accordance with school policies.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attainment, progress and attendance.
  • Prepare reports and attend parents’ evenings and review meetings.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing intervention strategies as required.
• Behaviour and Pastoral Support
  • Uphold the school’s behaviour expectations and contribute to a calm and purposeful environment.
  • Encourage students to develop positive attitudes towards learning.
  • Support students’ personal development, wellbeing and safeguarding.
  • Act as a tutor if required.
• Wider School Contribution
  • Participate fully in staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
  • Contribute to extracurricular activities, clubs, competitions and educational visits where appropriate.
  • Support school events and the wider life of the school community.
  • Promote and uphold the values and ethos of Stanborough Secondary School.

Person Specification

Experience:

• 1. Use of a range of monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate pupil’s progress towards planned learning objectives
• 2. Class management, planning teaching, monitoring and assessment
• 3. Teaching the 11-16 age range
• 4. Teaching in multicultural settings

Knowledge:

• 1. Good subject knowledge
• 2. Good knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• 3. Awareness and experience of broad educational issues
• 4. Cooperate with other colleagues in the preparation of courses, teaching materials, teaching progress and assessment
• 5. Appreciation of current developments in Secondary Education
• 6. Sound approach to planning, expectations and setting challenging teaching and learning objectives and targets for pupils
• 7. An understanding, commitment and application of Equal Opportunities in a teaching environment

Ability & Skills:

• 1. Good classroom management skills
• 2. Good communication and presentation skills
• 3. ICT literate and willingness to acquire new skills and work independently
• 4. Demonstrate commitment to teaching, and that you meet specified professional requirements
• 5. Show confidence in the subjects you teach, and a clear understanding of how pupils should progress and what is expected of them
• 6. Planning and prioritising workloads to meet agreed deadlines and standards
• 7. Good communication skills with children and adults
• 8. Good organisational skills
• 9. Must be a flexible team player

Qualifications:

• 1. Relevant Degree and Certificate in Teaching or equivalent
• 2. Qualified Teacher Status
• 3. Evidence of continuing professional development

Other:

• 1. Sympathetic to the ethos, values and standards of the Seventh Day Adventist Education
• 2. Commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policies

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Please note we do not accept CVs. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Stanborough Secondary School i​s committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices; the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all necessary pre-employment checks.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks, they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified, we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Stanborough Secondary School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.