Teacher of Maths (maternity cover)

Teaching Vacancies; New Milton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package – Education Support

Cycle to work scheme

CPD opportunities

Mentoring for new staff

Job summary

The Arnewood School in New Milton invites a passionate Maths Teacher to join our dedicated Mathematics department. You will contribute to shaping student understanding through clear explanations, guided practice, and timely feedback, aligning with our mastery-focused approach.

You should bring strong GCSE knowledge, effective classroom practice across KS3–KS4, and the ability to inspire colleagues. The role offers opportunities for leadership within the Maths Team and a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the GCSE curriculum.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience teaching maths at KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Teach maths to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Deliver high-quality explanations with timely feedback.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Subject knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Engaging pedagogy

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Maths Teacher, to join our dedicated and innovative team at The Arnewood School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future success of our thriving Mathematics department and make a significant impact on students' outcomes and understanding of mathematics. You will play a crucial role within the Maths team in enhancing the teaching and learning experience for our students. You will work closely with staff and students, leading by example and helping to create a culture of excellence and high achievement in mathematics.

In our department, teachers put a large emphasis on success through high-quality explanations, guided practice, independent practice and regular feedback. We have a detailed curriculum plan and students work to achieve a strong understanding of Mathematical concepts before moving on.

For the successful candidate this is a unique opportunity to join a superb team and shape the department's future success. The Mathematics department has embarked on a journey to improve student outcomes through a focus on a mastery approach, whilst reducing workload at every opportunity. We do not expect books to be marked, but instead focus on timely and effective feedback. We want everyone to have the time and space to improve their skills, whether that is students or staff, and as a department, we will continue to invest in this.

The successful candidate will have a strong and secure knowledge of the GCSE curriculum. They will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. They will be able to maintain and build on a culture of success where all feel valued and proud of their achievements. They will be ably supported by motivated members of the Maths Team so that we can deliver excellent outcomes for all our students whatever their starting point.

We are dedicated in ensuring all lessons are pitched appropriately, so that our students are able to thrive. We are committed to all students developing a love of mathematics and a desire to achieve the very best they can.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for mathematics and teaching and have excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding
• They are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching maths at key Stages 3 and 4.
• The ability to motivate, challenge, support and inspire students to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Outstanding success at achieving consistently good results in mathematics, at key stage 3 and key stage 4
• The ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• They are optimistic, positive, cheerful and develop others to flourish.
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with educational best practices.

What the school offers its staff

• A leadership team that values staff wellbeing and development.
• two week October half term to support staff wellbeing.
• wellbeing package through Education Support – offering 24/7 helpline and additional support for staff and their families.
• Walkthrus coaching within departments.
• Tracking national teachers pay and conditions.
• Cycle to work scheme
• the opportunity to be integral to drive school improvement
• a wide range of professional opportunities, including middle leadership development training, mentoring, external and internal CPD courses.
• opportunities to be part of our excellent ECT, ITT and SCITT mentoring team.
• opportunities to contribute to the whole school teaching and learning team.
• being a part of a supportive, committed and experienced staff
• mentoring for all new staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.