Teacher of Maths

Heathfield Community College; Sevenoaks, St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Heathfield Community College in East Sussex is seeking a qualified Teacher of Mathematics for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role supports a dynamic 11–18 mixed rural comprehensive with a strong track record in inclusion and achievement.

The position offers either full-time or part-time (0.6fte) arrangements, with potential for a longer-term start depending on needs. The school prioritises safeguarding, professional development and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• DBS check required and eligibility to work in the UK.
• School emphasises safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Job description

Teacher of Maths

Heathfield Community College, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ

15 days remaining to apply

January 2027 (earlier start can be agreed)

22 September 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Part Time 0.6fte (preferable days Tue/Wed/Fri if appropriate)Full Time may be considered

Contract type

Fixed term - Fixed Term Maternity Cover required for one year in the first instance - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Main Scale or UPR

What the school offers its staff

Heathfield Community College is a popular over-subscribedmixed 11-18 rural comprehensive with a reputation for high aspirations and highachievement. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a supportiveschool committed to career development, with a reputation and track record ofinclusion and innovation.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18

Borough Green Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD

Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HH