Teacher of Maths

The Independent Schools Council; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking a passionate Maths teacher capable of delivering up to KS5 or developing to KS5 within a holistic education framework. The successful candidate will inspire students and contribute to a culture of continuous professional development.

The role includes developing ICT within the department, designing enrichment activities, and supporting curriculum development while upholding safeguarding and school policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Maths up to KS5 or willingness to develop to KS5.
• Commitment to holistic education and inspiring students.
• Experience with collaborative professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths and deliver a balanced curriculum to KS5 students.
• Support ICT development within the department and digital strategy.
• Engage in department meetings, INSET and PD opportunities to enhance teaching methods.
• Develop enrichment activities (clubs, trips, competitions).
• Support curriculum development, syllabi, resources, schemes of work, and assessment policies.
• Assess, record and report student progress and attainment.
• Embed the Cultures of Thinking ethos in teaching pedagogy.
• Undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the department.
• Provide pastoral support as a form tutor or similar role.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

ICT in education

Collaboration

Student mentoring

Job description

The role requires the ability to teach Maths up to Key Stage 5 or a willingness to develop teaching to KS5. The successful candidate will be passionate about the subjects, committed to a holistic education and able to inspire our students.

This is a role for a teacher wishing to join a sector-leading educational provision which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.

Teaching Responsibilities

• To teach Maths and deliver an inspiring, challenging and balanced curriculum to students that supports the subject areas, in line with National Teaching Standards
• To participate in the development of ICT within the Department and to support the ongoing development of the Digital Strategy
• Utilise department meetings, INSET and professional development opportunities to support the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject
• Develop enrichment activities to enhance teaching and learning including clubs, trips and competitions
• To support the development of the faculty and contribute to the departmental and overall School aims and objectives
• To support curriculum development, including the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work (designed to school framework), teaching, assessment and marking policies, which support the School’s implementation of all current statutory requirements
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
• To embed the 'Cultures of Thinking' ethos within teaching pedagogy

Administrative Duties:

• To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the department or wider school
• To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date

Pastoral Duties:

• To provide pastoral support to pupils as a form tutor or similar role as required
• To attend year and whole school assemblies
• Liaise with Medical, Academic Support and any other professionals as and when necessary

Whole School Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times
• To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required
• To adhere to all the School’s Policies
• To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Headmaster
• You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time

It is not possible to present a definitive list of responsibilities for the role as it will be developed around the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 18 September 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.