Teacher of Mathematics

TES FE News; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded comprehensive school in Reading is seeking an inspirational teacher of Mathematics to join their successful department. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about Mathematics and committed to sharing their passion with students. This position is suitable for both early career teachers and experienced educators. Strong collaboration within the team and a commitment to professional development are essential. Applications encouraged for this role by October 17, 2025.

Benefits

Own laptop provided

Personal classroom base

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about Mathematics and eager to share that passion with students.
• Innovative and inspiring classroom teacher.
• Able to work collaboratively in a large and diverse team.
• Reflective and eager to develop teaching skills.
• Ability to teach A Level Mathematics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to students in a comprehensive school.
• Contribute to a successful department that offers A Level Mathematics.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development Programme.

Job description

Job Overview

Required from January 2026. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to join our large and successful department. Mathematics enjoys a strong reputation within the school and is a popular choice at A level. At A level, both Mathematics and Further Mathematics are offered. The position would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

The Person We Are Seeking Will

• be passionate about Mathematics and have the desire to share that passion with students;
• be an innovative and inspiring classroom teacher;
• be able to work collaboratively in a large and diverse team;
• be reflective and eager to develop their teaching skills;
• ability to teach A Level Mathematics is desirable.

Little Heath School is a highly successful comprehensive school (1658 on roll, including 366 in the Sixth Form) situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting to the west of Reading, with good access to road and rail links. The school has recently benefited from a significant and transformational building project, opening a new £15 million main block in spring 2021. New staff will also be given their own laptop to work on and their own classroom base when they join.

As a school, we pride ourselves on our Continuing Professional Development Programme, which supports teachers to continually improve their practice in innovative ways, collaborating with other members of staff.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils/members of the public and provide advice/instruction in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

To apply, please email [e-mail] for an application form and information pack. Please address supporting letter of application to the Headteacher. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is the 17 October 2025. We reserve the right to interview before this date if a suitable shortlist is obtained, so early application is encouraged.

Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.