Teacher of Mathematics

ETHOS EDUCATION; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a passionate Teacher of Mathematics. This permanent role offers a competitive salary exceeding national pay scales and emphasizes teacher wellbeing through sensible marking policies and generous planning time. Ideal candidates will possess QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification and show a commitment to educational excellence and innovation. The school provides a supportive environment for early career teachers with mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dedicated mentor

Reduced timetable for ECTs

Regular CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or a recognized overseas teaching qualification.
• Possesses deep subject knowledge and a drive for academic excellence.
• Passionate about narrowing the attainment gap through innovative teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to secondary school students.
• Develop lesson plans that promote mastery and numerical fluency.
• Participate in collaborative planning and marking.

Skills

Deep subject knowledge

Innovative teaching

Passion for academic excellence

Education

QTS or recognized overseas teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher of Mathematics

Role: Teacher of Mathematics

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive (Exceeding National Pay Scales)

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

The Institution

Situated in the vibrant coastal town of Southend-on-Sea, this inclusive secondary school is on a journey of significant transformation and academic success. The leadership team is dedicated to creating an environment where staff are empowered and students are challenged to exceed their expectations. They are currently seeking a permanent Mathematics Teacher who is passionate about mastery, numerical fluency, and building student confidence in a core subject.

The Opportunity

The school recognizes the vital importance of a strong Mathematics department. To reflect this, they offer a salary package that exceeds national pay scales, alongside a commitment to teacher wellbeing that includes sensible marking policies and collaborative planning time. This is a role for a practitioner who wants to be part of a success story and contribute to a department that is raising standards across the board.

For Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

The school prides itself on being a premier "training school" in the region. For those at the start of their career, they provide an exceptional induction program that goes well beyond the statutory requirements. You will benefit from:

• A dedicated subject-specific mentor and a supportive professional coach.
• A 10% reduced timetable in your first year to focus on your pedagogy.
• Regular, high-quality CPD and peer-to-peer observation opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold QTS or a recognized overseas teaching qualification.
• Possesses deep subject knowledge and a drive for academic excellence.
• Passionate about narrowing the attainment gap through innovative teaching.