Teacher of Maths with Responsibility

Houstone School; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Houstone School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher of Maths to join our committed department. You will deliver high-quality maths lessons to pupils across KS3–KS5, drive attainment, and contribute to our supportive, high-expectations culture.

The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status with a maths degree desirable, have a can-do attitude, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and be prepared to work within our year teams to support pastoral

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong knowledge of KS3/KS4/KS5 mathematics is preferred.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all pupils.
• Set high expectations and maximise achievement.
• Assess pupils' work systematically and use results to inform planning, teaching, and curricular development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Mathematics degree

Job description

Teacher of Maths

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher of Maths to join our wonderful department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed, friendly and professional team of teachers providing a transformational quality of education to the pupils in our thriving school.

At Houstone, our values of Integrity, Ambition, Excellence are underpinned by very high expectations and drive in everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, our teachers enjoy their teaching with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Joining Houstone School as a Teacher of Maths is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our story - providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing our staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable.

Key Duties

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all pupils
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
• To assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The successful candidate will have

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A 'can do' attitude, hard-worker and a mathematics degree would be fantastic
• Good behaviour management skills and a sound knowledge of the KS3, KS4 mathematics curriculum KS5 desirable.
• Resilience and the ability to work as part of a team and undertake pastoral duties as part of a year team.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate teaching and learning.
• Ability to deliver high quality lessons, evaluate the impact of these and develop future planning accordingly.
• A commitment to inclusive education support from a hard-working team.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Passion, creativity and energy towards your subject area and educating young people.
• Aligned to school vision and values

Job specifics

Start Date: 1stSeptember 2026

Salary: AST 1-12 dependent on experience plus possible £5,823 allowance for additional responsibilities

Job role: Full time, Permanent

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.