Teacher of Mathematics

The King's (The Cathedral) School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The King's (The Cathedral) School in England is seeking an experienced Mathematics teacher to join a committed, successful team. The role covers GCSE and A‑Level mathematics within a department that emphasises high standards and supportive leadership.

You will teach across all age ranges and abilities, with the option to teach another subject. The post includes duties as a Form Tutor and involvement in maths-related extracurricular activities and national competitions.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will need to be able to teach across all age ranges and abilities.
• The ability to teach another subject would be desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach mathematics to a range of ages and abilities.
• Support students in the role of Form Tutor.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities and contribute to the maths curriculum.

Job description

The newly appointed candidate will be working in a committed, successful and experienced team which regularly achieves strong academic success. The department consists of a large team of specialist teachers led by a very supportive Head of Department. The team have enjoyed strong academic success over a prolonged period of time. At GCSE in 2026 students over 40% of students achieved grades 7 to 9, whilst at post 16, 68% of A Level Maths grades were A*-B and for Further Maths, this was 94%.

Teachers at the school enjoy working and interacting with our students. They are mature, highly motivated and inquisitive making teaching a stimulating and rewarding experience. Further Mathematics is offered at both GCSE and A Level and are popular options.

The Mathematics Department is located in its own suite of modern classrooms. Recently, we have invested heavily in our IT facilities with all teachers benefitting from a modern SMART board and a personal laptop. We have invested in various software packages including subscriptions to 'MathsWatch', Dr Frost, GoTeachMaths and MathsBox. At GCSEand A Level we follow the Edexcel course.

The Maths team are passionate practitioners and enhance the curriculum through a number of extra-curricular activities including fieldtrips and attending guest lectures. We have an impressive record of success in national competitions achieving gold awards in the Maths Olympiad and support the Primary Maths School challenge.

This post would suit an an experienced teacher who is looking to develop their skills in a new setting. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach across all age ranges and abilities. The ability to teach another subject would be desirable but not essential.

Candidates can expect to support students in the role of Form Tutor.