Teacher of Maths (Ks3 only)

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Northamptonshire is seeking dedicated Maths Teachers to inspire and nurture students. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to a vibrant school community. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree, along with a passion for teaching and strong classroom management skills. Join a supportive team focused on academic excellence and student development, where your contributions will make a real difference in shaping young minds.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Degree in relevant subject (Maths, Engineering, or Business) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging maths lessons for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for GCSE examinations and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Math Curriculum Knowledge

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Maths, Engineering or Business

Job description

About the School:

Our client, a well-established and regarded secondary school in Northamptonshire, is seeking 2 x passionate and dedicated Maths Teachers to join their dynamic teaching team across two different secondary schools within the Trust. Both schools are known for their strong academic standards and are separated by 11 miles. Both offer a supportive environment, and commitment to nurturing the potential of each student. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and inclusive school that values both staff and student development.

Job Overview:

As a Maths Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, only. However if you hold considerable experiences in teaching to Key Stage 5 the schools would be willing to offer this as part of your timetable. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with strong knowledge of the maths curriculum, capable of inspiring students to achieve their full potential. You will work collaboratively with the Maths Department to develop engaging and innovative lessons that cater to a wide range of learners abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective maths lessons in line with the national curriculum.

  
  


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  Assess, monitor, and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their academic development.

  
  


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  Develop and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active learning and student participation.

  
  


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  Prepare students for GCSE examinations, ensuring they are fully equipped to achieve their target grades.

  
  


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  Contribute to the wider school community through participation in extracurricular activities, school events, and ongoing professional development.

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and strategies for effective teaching and learning.

  
  


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  Attend and contribute to department meetings, parent evenings, and other school events as required.

  
  


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  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational developments and best practices in maths education.

  
  
  
  

Requirements:

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  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification, degree is a minimum. (please do not apply if you do not meet this minimum requirement)

  
  


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  A degree relevant subject (Maths, Engineering or Business).

  
  


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  Previous experience teaching maths at Key Stages 3 and 4; experience with Key Stage 5 is desirable.

  
  


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  Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and motivate students.

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

  
  


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  A commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for teaching maths.

  
  


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  Right to work in the UK.

  
  

About Gateway Teachers:

Gateway Teachers are a specialist education recruitment consultancy based in Northamptonshire that was formed in 2022 from teachers, for teachers. Our focus is providing a temporary and a permanent recruitment solution for the classroom across Northamptonshire and the surrounding counties. In addition, we also assist in search and selection for teaching assistant support and 1:1 specialist classroom personnel, coupled with non classroom based educational positions on a temporary and permanent basis.

We invest time in you 100% of the time too enable your journey with our agency is fluid, simple and a clear cut process. You will not find another agency who will invest more time in you than Gateway Teachers Agency, have a look at our website and testimonials.

Our ethos is very simple and straight forward, when you register, you the candidate are our priority and focus 100% of the time. Without our supply staff we simply would not exist, so we put you first. The 'Gate' part of Gateway Teachers stands for 'Great Achievement Through Excellence.' A 'Gateway' is where two different networks are connected to each other and in our case we connect TEACHER and SCHOOL together, it is as simple as that! Where we provide that amazing connection between our staff and the school, then naturally there is 'achievement gained by all.'

Gateway Teachers Agency is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.