Teacher of Maths

Sutton Coldfield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Flexible PPA with off-site option

BHSF Healthcare Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

National CPD access

Staff wellbeing focus

Job summary

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is looking for a passionate Maths teacher to cover a maternity leave in our high‑achieving Mathematics Department. The role is full‑time (0.8 FTE considered) and suitable for ECTs.

You will join a vibrant learning community with dedicated colleagues, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and inspiring students to excel. Our staff benefit from a supportive environment, strong CPD, and a commitment to wellbeing and professional growth within Sutton

Qualifications

• Suitable for ECTs.
• Full-time role; 0.8 FTE may be considered.
• No prior grammar school experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cover a maternity leave in the Mathematics Department.
• Deliver high-quality, broad and balanced maths education.
• Join a thriving team with supportive colleagues to maintain standards.

Job description

Teacher of Maths (Maternity cover) at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SCGSG/29992
• Location: Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PT
• Contract Type: Maternity Cover
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 28th Sep, 2026
• Start Date: 23rd November 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Suitable for ECTs
• Interview Date(s): Friday 2nd October 2026

About this Role

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has been ranked as one of the top 50 best state secondary schools nationally by the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey. Our students are drawn from across the city of Birmingham, with many travelling long distances to be part of Sutton Girls, and to experience our inspirational environment.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated subject specialist to join our thriving Mathematics Department to cover a period of maternity leave. The post is full-time, however we will consider applications for 0.8 FTE. The role is suitable for ECT's. On joining Sutton Girls, you will become part of a vibrant learning community full of engaged and enthusiastic students, and dedicated, supportive colleagues working together in an inspirational environment to provide students with a high quality, broad and balanced education. Our staff have a range of teaching backgrounds with many coming from co-educational and comprehensive settings. You do not need previous experience of a grammar school setting either as a teacher or as a student.

What you can expect as a teacher at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is a vibrant school where there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in a range of activities, and where you will be well supported in taking any initiatives of your own. It is a place where you should always feel confident to try something new to enhance the learning environment.

• Generous Pension Scheme - the opportunity to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
• Flexible PPA with the option of up to one-third PPA taken off-site
• Opportunity to join the BHSF Healthcare Plan
• Opportunity to sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the National College providing all teachers with on-demand CPD, subject and pedagogy development, workload-reducing tools, and a central system for tracking and evidencing professional learning
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health awareness

Safeguarding

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. This includes enhanced DBS, barred list clearance, medical fitness, identity and right to work; and where applicable prohibition check, qualifications, certificate of good conduct and letter of professional standing from the regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

• motivation to work with children and young people.
• ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• any relevant issues arising from references.
• any gaps in time not covered by details in the application.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Please refer to our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.