Maths Teacher

Protocol Education; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wakefield is seeking a Teacher of Maths to start in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards it, with a strong knowledge of Mathematics and a passion for teaching. This full-time position offers an opportunity to deliver engaging lessons and support students' learning in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced Maths department

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching Mathematics.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people of all abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and classroom management.
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and assess in line with departmental and whole-school policies.
• Create a positive, stimulating learning environment that fosters curiosity and achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Maths - January 2026 Start

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week

Start date: January 2026

The Role

• Deliver engaging and challenging Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan, prepare and assess in line with departmental and whole-school policies.
• Create a positive, stimulating learning environment that fosters curiosity and achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment and extracurricular opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching Mathematics.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people of all abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and classroom management.
• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Students who are eager to learn and achieve.
• Professional development opportunities to support your career progression.
• A well-resourced Maths department with a strong track record of success.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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