Teacher of Mathematics

Highsted Grammar School; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high performing girls' grammar school in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Teacher of Mathematics starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Mathematics and skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that use modern teaching resources. This role involves working within a supportive department focused on achieving the highest outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Passion for Mathematics and teaching.
• Ability to combine passion with excellent classroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative Mathematics lessons using technology.
• Develop new resources to enable individualized learning paths.

Job description

Overview

Required from January 2026, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate experienced Teacher of Mathematics at our high performing girls' grammar school.

We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice.

About the Mathematics Department

The Mathematics Department comprises a committed, strong and supportive team that strives for the highest outcomes for the students, and works closely together to enable this. The department is well-resourced, with students in both key stage three and four supplied with on line video tutorials as well as access to text books within the classroom. The department makes use of a variety of online resources, including Mymaths and Desmos, in addition to Pearson and Collins text books. All Mathematics lessons are taught in rooms with interactive whiteboards and full use is made of these in order to deliver the curriculum in dynamic and innovative ways. Members of the department are encouraged to contribute and develop new resources, in particular those that enable individualised learning paths.

Curriculum and Provision

In year 7, students are taught in mixed ability groups, and then in year 8 and 9 students are banded based on ability. The main aims of key stage three are mastery of core numerical and algebraic techniques, alongside familiarity with higher order concepts with a strong emphasis on problem solving skills in preparation for GCSE. The curriculum is well mapped to ensure that students are ready for KS4 and includes investigative tasks. At key stage four, students are taught in four-tier ability groups in order to nurture students who feel empowered to achieve, through learning that is differentiated and appropriately challenging. All students sit the higher GCSE in Year 11.