Maths Teacher Vacancy – Help Students Excel At A Colchester Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a motivated Maths Teacher for a secondary school in Colchester. You will deliver challenging lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping pupils build fluency, reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics.

You will plan and assess effectively, differentiate for varied abilities, and collaborate with colleagues to share resources and drive pupil progress. Legal eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Maths Teacher capable of teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge across secondary maths.
• Experience planning lessons, assessing attainment and supporting varied abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement and progression.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4 and cover curriculum areas.
• Plan engaging lessons to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
• Assess regularly and provide constructive feedback to identify gaps.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and improve pupil outcomes.

Skills

KS3/KS4 teaching

Mathematics knowledge

Classroom management

Education

PGCE or QTS

Job description

• Maths Teacher required for a secondary school in Colchester

• Join a dedicated Mathematics department with a focus on pupil progress

• Suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers

Our client is looking to appoint a motivated and knowledgeable Maths Teacher to join a secondary school in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who enjoys making Mathematics accessible and challenging, helping pupils develop numerical confidence and preparing students for success in their examinations.

The successful candidate will teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons that develop fluency, reasoning and problem‑solving. You will cover relevant areas of the curriculum, including number, algebra, geometry, statistics, ratio and proportion. The school is looking for a teacher who can explain mathematical concepts clearly, identify misconceptions and use a range of teaching approaches to support students with different levels of prior attainment.

You will plan lessons that provide appropriate challenge while ensuring pupils have the support they need to make progress. Regular assessment, effective questioning and constructive feedback will help you identify learning gaps and adapt teaching accordingly. You will also collaborate with colleagues to share resources, review pupil performance and support the department's wider objectives.

School Information:

Located in Colchester, the school is committed to helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for further study and future employment. It aims to establish high expectations for learning while providing an environment in which students can ask questions, learn from mistakes and develop resilience when tackling challenging work.

The Mathematics department plays a central role in the school's academic curriculum. It aims to develop pupils' understanding of mathematical principles and their ability to apply these skills to unfamiliar problems. Lessons are structured to support progression from foundational concepts at KS3 through to the more demanding content required for GCSE Mathematics.

The successful candidate will join a team that recognises the importance of consistent teaching, effective assessment and targeted intervention. The school values teachers who are organised, reflective and committed to improving student outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the progress of pupils across a key subject area while developing your own professional practice.

Experience and Qualifications

• Maths Teacher with the ability to teach Mathematics at KS3 and KS4.

• Strong subject knowledge across the secondary Mathematics curriculum.

• A formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Experience planning lessons, assessing attainment and supporting pupils with different abilities.

• Effective classroom management and a commitment to high standards of achievement.

• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.

Applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners and suitably qualified ECTs who are keen to help pupils develop strong mathematical skills and achieve their potential.