Second in Maths

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is seeking a Second in Mathematics to deliver a broad, differentiated maths curriculum across designated classes and to contribute to the maths department's wider work. You will monitor student progress, raise attainment, act as Form Tutor to support wellbeing, and adapt teaching to meet diverse needs while collaborating with colleagues to improve practice and outcomes.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS checks are required and

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with ability to deliver differentiated maths lessons.
• Experience as Form Tutor and pastoral support.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and raising attainment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated maths curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and raise attainment.
• Act as Form Tutor and support wellbeing.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs.
• Identify barriers to learning and improve outcomes.
• Set ambitious goals and encourage potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards.
• Contribute to maths department and academy life.

Skills

Differentiated maths

Form Tutor

Progress monitoring

Collaboration

Inclusion

Job description

Second in Mathematics teaching post at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, covering designated classes and a share of the maths department's wider work. The core is delivering a differentiated maths curriculum, monitoring progress and raising attainment across the academy. Distinct here is the Form Tutor role, which puts pastoral support and wellbeing alongside the classroom. Fit depends on an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available and the start date is 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated maths curriculum to designated classes
• Monitor student progress and raise attainment across the academy
• Act as Form Tutor, supporting students' personal growth and wellbeing
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs so all students feel supported and challenged
• Identify barriers to learning and use strategies to improve outcomes
• Set ambitious goals and encourage students to reach their potential
• Work with colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and share expertise
• Contribute to the wider success of the maths department and academy life

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Teaching engaging, high-quality maths lessons across all ability levels
• Setting high expectations and motivating students
• Inclusive practice that adapts teaching to diverse needs
• Collaborative working with colleagues to raise standards

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Belief that every student can succeed in maths
• Commitment to continuous improvement