Maths Teacher – Secondary School – Oldham

Marchant Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a secondary school in Oldham find a Maths Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 and to prepare students for GCSE Mathematics.

The role requires QTS or eligibility for ECT, a degree in Mathematics, and the ability to teach across KS3/KS4 with strong planning and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or is eligible for ECT route.
• Strong knowledge of Mathematics at secondary level.
• Ability to teach KS3 to KS4 and GCSE preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging maths lessons that build confidence and understanding.
• Prepare students for GCSE Mathematics through regular practice and assessment.
• Differentiate teaching to support learners with varying starting points.
• Assess and monitor progress to inform planning and feedback.
• Contribute to departmental planning and resource development.

Education

QTS or eligible Early Career Teacher

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Maths Teacher – Secondary School – Oldham

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 – UPS3, paid to scale

A secondary school in Oldham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join its mathematics department. The school is looking for an individual who can build students’ confidence in mathematics, explain complex concepts clearly and support learners in achieving their academic potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about numeracy, problem-solving and helping young people develop the mathematical skills they need for further education and future employment. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues to deliver a consistent and engaging curriculum.

• Maths Teacher Role

• Teaching Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Preparing students for GCSE Mathematics

• Location: Oldham

• Salary: MPS1 – UPS3, paid to scale

• Full-time, permanent position

• Immediate start available

Maths Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

As a Maths Teacher, you will deliver structured and engaging lessons that develop students’ understanding of mathematical principles. You will teach topics such as number, algebra, ratio, proportion, geometry, statistics and probability, helping learners apply their knowledge to increasingly complex problems.

You will be expected to identify gaps in understanding, use assessment to inform planning and provide appropriate support and challenge for students across the attainment range.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Mathematics lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teaching mathematical concepts in a clear, logical and accessible way.

• Preparing students for GCSE examinations through regular practice and assessment.

• Developing students’ numerical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

• Using questioning and practical examples to check understanding.

• Differentiating lessons to support students who need additional guidance.

• Providing extension activities for students ready to tackle more challenging work.

• Marking classwork and assessments and providing constructive feedback.

• Monitoring progress and using assessment information to adapt teaching.

• Establishing clear classroom expectations and promoting positive learning habits.

• Supporting students in developing resilience when tackling unfamiliar problems.

• Contributing to departmental planning, resource development and curriculum review.

Maths Teacher – School Information

The school is based in Oldham and is seeking a teacher who can contribute to a supportive and purposeful learning environment. The mathematics department is focused on helping students develop confidence, accuracy and independence when working with numbers and mathematical ideas.

The successful applicant will work with colleagues to ensure that lessons are appropriately challenging and that students receive the guidance needed to make progress. The role will involve supporting learners with different starting points while maintaining high expectations across the classroom.

Maths Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an eligible Early Career Teacher.

• Have a relevant degree or strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.

• Be confident teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4.

• Understand the requirements of the GCSE Mathematics curriculum.

• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and classroom management.

• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform future teaching.

• Be able to explain mathematical processes clearly and encourage independent thinking.

• Show a commitment to improving student achievement and working collaboratively.

Salary

The position offers MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale according to experience and qualifications.