Teacher of Maths

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helen’s seeks a dedicated Mathematics teacher to join the department from January 2027, teaching across GCSE/KS5 and enabling progression to A-Level Further Maths. The role offers both full-time and part-time options, with opportunities to take on additional academic or pastoral responsibilities for exceptional candidates.

The Maths Department currently includes the Head of Mathematics, a second-in department, a KS5 Coordinator, and ten other specialists.

Qualifications

• It is essential for the successful candidate to have a degree in relevant or associated subject.
• Excellent classroom practice with experience teaching Maths across the secondary age range including KS5.
• Ability to teach A-Level Further Maths.
• A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development.
• Ability to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning.
• Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to lead learning in their classroom and demonstrate passion for the subject.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Calm under pressure and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy
• Using all available data to provide each student with an appropriate programme of study
• Understanding schemes of work and how they fit the overall curriculum
• Keeping up to date with developments in the teaching of Maths
• Take a full and active role in the School’s Co-Curricular programme

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

KS5 teaching experience

A-Level Further Maths teaching

Curriculum collaborative planning

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

The Maths Department

The Department currently comprises the Head of Mathematics, a second-in department, a KS5 Coordinator, and ten other full and part-time Mathematics specialists.

The Maths Department is based in our purpose built, specialist STEM building which contains a dedicated Maths teacher staff room and Head of Department’s office. Teaching takes place in bright, spacious well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards.

Our pupils are entered for the Edexcel GCSE qualification (higher tier). GCSE results are excellent, with over 71% achieving grades 7 and above in 2026. We also offer AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths as an optional additional qualification. The Key Stage 3 curriculum prepares girls for the rigours of the GCSE course whilst offering many opportunities for enrichment. Pupils enter UKMT challenges and team competitions. Enrichment activities in recent years have included trips to Maths in Action lectures, the Bank of England and Bletchley Park. A Level Mathematics is regularly the most popular subject option in the Sixth Form with 84% of students attaining A*-B in 2026.

We also offer Further Mathematics to both AS and A Level to a small but increasing number of dedicated students. We follow the Edexcel course for both A Level and Further Maths. The Department has an enviable track record of successfully preparing students to apply for Mathematics and related courses at the most prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

The Post

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a Full-Time or Part-Time Mathematics Teacher to start January 2027. Early Career Teacher (ECT) applicants are welcome. There may be opportunities for an exceptional candidate to undertake additional academic or pastoral responsibilities; please mention in your application if you are interested in being considered for any such responsibilities.

SALARY: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.

HOURS: 08:00-16:30 (full-time hours) Monday to Friday, during term time, plus INSET Days.

The role will report to: Head of Maths.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering challenging and differentiated lessons
• Setting homework in accordance with the school’s homework policy
• Marking work in accordance with the school’s marking policy
• Using all available data and information to ensure that each student is provided with an appropriate programme of stud
• Having a good understanding of the schemes of work they are following and how these fit into the overall scheme of work for the subject they are teaching
• Keeping up to date with developments in the teaching of their subject
• Take a full and active role in the School’s Co-Curricular programme

Other Duties:

• Carry out such duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Department
• Support and promote the school’s ethos, aims and objectives
• Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Strategic Plan
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors
• Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff
• Help sustain a school culture and curriculum which promotes an ethical education for all including promoting positive strategies for challenging discrimination of any kind
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Engage actively in the performance review process
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time

The Person

It is essential for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:

Degree level in relevant or associated subject

Excellent classroom practice with experience of teaching Maths across the secondary age range including KS5

Ability to teach A-Level Further Maths

A love of teaching and learning and a commitment to further professional development

Be able to work well with others and develop the curriculum through collaborative planning

Detailed understanding of current developments in the secondary curriculum and assessment

Be able to lead learning in their classroom, develop each child and have demonstrable passion for the subject

Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet deadline, including managing multiple tasks/ projects/priorities simultaneously

Calm under pressure, ability to remain articulate, and be a confident communicator

It is desirable for the successful candidate to have the following qualifications, experience, and personal attributes:

A teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent

Evidence of further professional development

Knowledge and experience of how technology can be used to support learning

Experience of working in an independent school