Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover)

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Training grants

Life assurance

Fee discount for GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Loans for training and travel

Job summary

Sutton High School in London seeks a motivated Teacher of Maths to cover maternity leave, teaching GCSE and A Level Maths across KS3-5. This full-time role requires engaging lessons and strong subject knowledge.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils, embrace creativity and collaboration, and join a supportive faculty with excellent professional development and a generous 20% planning time (PPA).

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE and A Level Maths.
• Ability to teach Further Maths is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths to KS3, 4 and 5.
• Create challenging, thought-provoking lessons.
• Emphasise creativity and collaboration in teaching.

Skills

GCSE Maths

A Level Maths

Further Maths

Job description

Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

Required 1 December 2026/January 2027

Full Time

Competitive salary plus benefits

Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Maths to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. This is a full-time role.

The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Maths (and ideally Further Maths), creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.

At our school, behaviour is excellent, pupils want to learn and results are strong. You can focus on teaching your subject, sharing your love for Maths with pupils who are kind, polite and respectful.

The role would suit a teacher at any stage in their career. Whether you are an experienced teacher, or an ECT, if you are looking to join a supportive faculty with superb provision for professional development, then you will be made very welcome.

All staff have a generous planning allowance (20% PPA). Full Time teachers have a morning or afternoon of flexible time, which can be worked from home.

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 950 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our GCSE results placing us 65th in national rankings in 2023.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

Why Sutton High School?

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

Employee Benefits Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date: 18 November 2026

Interviews will take place TBC

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.