Teacher of Mathematics

Job Overview

The Maths Department at St Leonards seeks a dedicated secondary mathematics teacher to cover a 12 month fixed term contract as maternity cover, commencing 1 October 2026. The role involves teaching across Years 7-13 within an International Baccalaureate World School and supporting the department's inclusive, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Employ a range of teaching and assessment strategies and resources to lead dynamic and engaging lessons with a clear focus on pupil progress.
• Use teaching and assessment strategies to reinforce and extend work in class, selecting approaches appropriate to the subject, topic and pupils' needs.
• Set expectations and pace of work that appropriately challenge all pupils and ensure effective progress.
• Reflect on practice, engage with current educational thinking, and proactively seek professional development opportunities.
• Identify and respond to pupils with difficulties in learning, seeking further advice when necessary.
• Respond to cultural, gender, linguistic, religious, social differences and disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Encourage pupils to take initiative and become responsible for their own learning.
• Assess pupil attainment in line with school policy and national standards, providing constructive oral and written feedback on a regular basis.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil aptitudes, needs and progress.
• Use assessment results to evaluate and improve teaching and attainment standards.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the mathematics curriculum and support literacy and numeracy skills.
• Appreciate the effectiveness of ICT in learning and teaching.
• Contribute to the personal and social education of pupils within the school.
• Plan and prepare coherent teaching programmes and lessons, including homework, in collaboration with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression.
• Maintain knowledge of curriculum issues, child development and health & safety guidelines.
• Organise classes and lessons to ensure productive engagement for all pupils.
• Create and maintain a stimulating, purposeful, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Manage pupil behaviour fairly and consistently, using appropriate rewards and sanctions and seeking advice when needed.
• Contribute to bullying prevention strategies and justify behaviour management actions.
• Demonstrate understanding of the IB programme and UK educational systems.
• Act as a proactive pastoral tutor, shaping academic and personal development of a cohort.
• Up hold and support all school policies and development plans, and demonstrate contractual, pastoral and legal knowledge.
• Promote positive relationships among staff, parents and pupils, contributing to the school ethos.
• Communicate with parents about pupil progress and personal development sensitively.
• Obtain assistance from relevant staff (curriculum, guidance, learning support, staff development) as required.
• Contribute willingly to extra curricular and boarding life.
• Undertake cover duties during the academic day and break and lunch periods as required.
• Adhere to the St Leonards School Child Protection Policy and GTCS Code of Professionalism and Conduct.
• Participate in other reasonable activities to meet the needs of the school or enhance role effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level in a relevant discipline.
• PGCE/PGDE qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Proven experience teaching at secondary level.
• Experience teaching across Years 7, 8, and 9.
• Experience or understanding of pastoral support.
• Experience using ICT in the classroom and ability to train others.
• Experience or knowledge of the IB curriculum.
• Experience as a form tutor.
• Experience in a boarding environment.

Skills

• Commitment to student learning and raising achievement.
• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Ability to create and deliver engaging and effective lessons.
• Enthusiasm to inspire students' desire to learn and participate.
• Experience contributing to extra curricular activities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Independently plan own workload and meet deadlines.
• Work calmly under pressure.
• Show sensitivity to others' needs and provide support when needed.
• Maintain a professional manner and appearance.

Closing date: 24/06/2026.