Teacher of Mathematics

Teaching Vacancies; Middleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Middleton is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics for a temporary position to cover maternity leave until August 2026. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a quality curriculum experience and hold high expectations of students. Joining this supportive community offers the chance to engage with wonderful students and an enthusiastic staff, contributing to a school celebrated for its high morale and quality of education.

Benefits

Excellent CPD

Cycle to work scheme

Subscription to occupational health provider

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver an outstanding Mathematics curriculum experience.
• High expectations of students.
• Willingness to engage in personal development.

Responsibilities

• Make a real difference to the children's education.
• Contribute towards the school's transformational ethos.
• Work with committed and enthusiastic staff.

Skills

Passionate about education

Excellent teaching skills

Initiative

Ability to thrive on responsibility

Willingness to go the extra mile

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this role:

Required as soon as possible

Temporary position to cover maternity leave until August 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to join our school community and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portaland submit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in Mathematics. This must be submitted by 9am on Friday 23rd January 2026.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Friday 30th January 2026.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.