Maths Teacher – Help Pupils Achieve Their Potential At A Cambridge School!

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a committed Maths Teacher for a January start at a secondary school in Cambridge. You will deliver a well- sequenced curriculum to KS3 and KS4, helping pupils develop mathematical fluency and problem-solving skills.

The role involves planning engaging lessons, using varied strategies to explain concepts, and supporting GCSE preparation with regular assessment and feedback to close gaps in learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics or a relevant subject.
• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Ability to teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of GCSE Mathematics.
• Effective classroom management and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Experience using assessment to monitor progress and inform planning.
• Commitment to high expectations, inclusion and pupil development.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons across KS3/KS4.
• Support pupils across topics including number, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, ratio and proportion.
• Use diagnostic questioning, regular assessment and feedback to address gaps.
• Encourage pupils to explain reasoning and compare methods.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations and support revision habits.
• Collaborate with department to review pupil performance and plan sequences.
• Contribute to curriculum development and attainment initiatives.

Skills

Degree in Mathematics

QTS or equivalent

KS3/KS4 teaching

GCSE Mathematics knowledge

Classroom management

Assessment for progress

Inclusion and pupil development

Right to work in the UK

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

• Maths Teacher required for a January start

• Secondary school based in Cambridge

• Teaching opportunity across KS3 and KS4

• Opportunity to join a department committed to academic progress and engaging teaching

• Suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers

Our client is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join a secondary school in Cambridge from January. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys challenging pupils to think independently, helping learners overcome difficulties and demonstrating how Mathematics can be applied to real-world situations. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering a well-sequenced curriculum that develops mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

The successful teacher will be expected to plan and deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. They will support pupils in developing confidence across a range of topics, including number, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, ratio and proportion. Lessons should provide a balance of explanation, guided practice, independent work and opportunities for pupils to apply their understanding to unfamiliar questions.

The school is seeking a teacher who can communicate mathematical ideas clearly and use a range of strategies to make challenging content accessible. The successful applicant will use diagnostic questioning, regular assessment and careful feedback to identify gaps in knowledge and address misconceptions before they become barriers to further progress. They will also encourage pupils to explain their reasoning, compare different methods and develop the resilience required to solve multi-step problems.

The role will include supporting pupils preparing for GCSE examinations, helping them develop effective revision habits and providing targeted assistance where additional practice is required. The teacher will work closely with departmental colleagues to review pupil performance, plan learning sequences and share resources that contribute to consistent standards of teaching.

Beyond academic outcomes, the school values teachers who build positive relationships with pupils, encourage participation and establish a classroom environment in which learners feel comfortable asking questions and developing their understanding. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a genuine commitment to helping pupils make progress.

School Information:

The school is based in Cambridge and offers a rewarding opportunity for a Mathematics Teacher seeking to contribute to a strong educational community. The successful applicant will help pupils develop the analytical and logical thinking skills that support success not only in Mathematics but also across other subjects and future educational pathways.

The department aims to ensure that pupils build secure foundations before progressing to more complex mathematical concepts. Through clear explanations, carefully planned practice and regular assessment, teachers help learners develop the confidence to approach difficult questions and recognise their own improvement.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, contribute to curriculum development and support initiatives aimed at improving attainment and engagement. This role is well suited to a teacher who wants to develop professionally while making a meaningful contribution to pupils' long-term academic success.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics or a relevant subject.

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Ability to teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4.

• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of GCSE Mathematics.

• Effective classroom management and differentiated teaching strategies.

• Experience using assessment to monitor progress and inform planning.

• Commitment to high expectations, inclusion and pupil development.

• Legal right to work in the UK.