Teacher of Maths

Midsomer Norton Primary; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Preston School in Yeovil, Somerset, invites applications for a Teacher of Maths from 1 January 2027. The post joins a Maths Department with strong Somerset outcomes and a track record of Attainment 8 high performance.

The school prioritises professional development, wellbeing and manageable workloads within a supportive staff community, and offers cycle-to-work and eye tests as part of its benefits. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality maths teaching, use targeted interventions

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach maths effectively and inspire students.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and data-informed progression.
• Experience with targeted interventions to support student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality maths lessons to students across key stages.
• Hold high expectations for student behaviour and attainment.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and school-wide improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

High-quality teaching

Behaviour management

Targeted intervention

Curriculum planning

Professional development

Job description

# Teacher of MathsEmployer: Preston SchoolLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: M1 to UPS3 – £34,069 to £52,835Posted: 28th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581703Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: Maths Nov 2026* Share :* PrintAccountable to: Subject Leader of MathsContract Type: Full Time – PermanentStart Date: January 2027Salary: M1 to UPS3 – £34,069 to £52,835We are seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join our excellent Maths Department from 1st January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, with particularly strong results in Maths.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teacher of Maths who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What We Are Looking For:A talented and inspirational Teacher of MathsA commitment to securing strong student outcomes through consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention when requiredA teacher who sets and upholds high expectations for students’ behaviour and attitudesThis role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and those currently completing their teacher trainingWhat We Offer:A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic yearClear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentionsA focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planningStrong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staffA Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platformSafeguarding Statement:Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyGeneric Document 1MNSP Recruitment BrochurePreston School Press Release - January 2023 Ofsted inspectionTrust Annual Report 2025Job Description - Teacher of Maths### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.