Teacher of Mathematics

JAMES ALLENS GIRLS SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school in London as a Mathematics teacher. Inspire students from Years 7 to 13 with a dynamic and creative approach. Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance student learning and contribute to a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunches

School fee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free computer loans

Interest-free transport season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge and passion for Mathematics.
• Ability to teach Mathematics to highly able pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and champion young mathematicians across Years 7 to 13.
• Contribute to the co-curriculum and support student welfare.

Skills

Mathematics

Teaching

Teamwork

Kindness

Open-mindedness

Education

Graduate in Mathematics

Job description

Full Time or Part Time (0.8FTE), Permanent

Required from 28 August 2025

Do you have a passion for life and learning? If so, our inspirational teaching team at JAGS is looking for a colleague to join the Mathematics department. The role would be permanent in the first instance, however, a 12 month fixed term contract would also be considered for the correct candidate. Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and champion today’s young mathematicians across Years 7 to 13 in this, one of the UK’s leading independent schools.

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School, JAGS, provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
• To champion social awareness and sustainability
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your educational vision, then this is the perfect time to join the Mathematics department, which consists of our team of 12 teachers who share 5 dedicated teaching rooms. Mathematics is one of the many strengths of the school and is one of our most popular A Level choices, with a significant number of students applying for Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences and other related degrees.

At KS4 we currently follow Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Higher Tier specification, and over a third of the Year 11 cohort also sit the Pearson Level 2 Extended Maths certificate, many in preparation for continued study of Mathematics in the Sixth Form. At A Level we deliver the OCR B Mathematics and Further Mathematics specifications. Our GCSE and A Level results are outstanding, as you would expect from this highly selective school. At JAGS, however, we believe there is so much more to education than simply exam results. The department believes strongly in enrichment and extension, and in all our teaching we aim to build critical thinking, confidence, independence and a love of Mathematics.

Teamwork plays an important role within the Department: the staff love to enhance the experience of the students by sharing good practice, resources and ideas. We are looking for a well-qualified graduate to join this exceptional department who shares our vision, is passionate about Mathematics, and who will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive team.

In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to assist in a strong co-curriculum is an important quality of all who work at JAGS.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
• A diverse benefits package including:
• Competitive salary
• Choice of Teachers’ Pension Scheme or generous alternative defined contribution scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

What you can offer us:

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Mathematics
• The ability to teach Mathematics to highly able pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level
• A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
• Kindness and open-mindedness
• Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning
• Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school
• Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change
• Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers from the independent and maintained sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

Please visit our websiteto download a JAGS application form.

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Closing Date : Midday on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19 May 2025.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to closethis vacancy earlier than the specifieddeadline,if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.