Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

Peter Symonds College; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Symonds College in Winchester invites applications for a Teacher of Maths on a maternity cover contract starting January 2027. The post is 0.8 FTE over five days, with a focus on delivering Maths across GCSE and A-Level, and is open to both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

The college supports staff development and safeguarding is a priority. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Mathematics or a related subject and will join a large, collaborative Mathematics department

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Mathematics or related subject.
• Willingness to teach GCSE Maths and A-Level Maths.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE Maths and A-Level Maths.
• Contribute to a large Mathematics department and share resources.
• Support student progress and well-being within safeguarding guidelines.
• Engage in induction and professional development for staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic teaching

Student progress focus

Collaborative team player

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join our college on a maternity cover contract from January 2027.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):

14/27

Hours:

0.8 FTE over 5 days

Contract:

Maternity Cover

Start Date:

January 2027

Interview Date:

20th October 2026

Closing Date:

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

We are seeking a teacher to join our highly successful Mathematics department from January 2027. We warmly welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers, including those with secondary and/or sixth form experience, who bring an enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be teaching across GCSE Maths and A-Level Maths.

We take great pride in supporting our staff and work closely with each individual to provide a professional environment that promotes both personal well-being and career development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team that genuinely invests in its staff.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Mathematics or a related subject and demonstrate a passion for teaching alongside a strong commitment to supporting student progress.

With approximately 1,600 students studying A Level Mathematics, the Mathematics department is the largest in the College. The team consists of 27 dedicated teachers who work within a highly collaborative environment, drawing on a wide range of specialist expertise. The department is well organised and benefits from extensive shared resources. New members of staff are paired with an experienced colleague and are fully supported in all aspects of college life during their induction.

We follow the OCR (MEI) specification for A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Edexcel for A Level Statistics, and AQA for GCSE Maths resit. Each course is overseen by a Head of Subject, and colleagues with additional responsibilities support students through curriculum-specific enrichment in Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth Mathematics Extension.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.