Teacher of Maths

Start date: 1st September 2026
Responsible to: Head of Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheltenham Bournside School as a Teacher of Maths.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join a lively and enthusiastic Maths department.

The successful candidate will be a key part of the team, will teach Maths across the Key Stages and will contribute to the strengths of the department. They will teach Maths to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to 13, planning and preparing courses and lessons according to their educational needs and providing guidance and advice on their further education and future careers. You will be joining a Maths department consisting of the Head of Maths, 3 key stage leads and 12 teachers.

The curriculum is carefully planned to support and extend the acquisition of knowledge and understanding. A balanced Maths program, incorporating most of the features of the National Curriculum, is taught to pupils in Years 7, 8 & 9. Each class has one or two Maths teachers. In Year 10, students start their GCSE Edexcel syllabus course. A large number of students go on to study Maths and Further Maths at A Level. Post-18 the numbers that choose Maths courses at university are in stark contrast to national norms.

The post would be an ideal opportunity for a new entrant to the profession although equally attractive to a more experienced colleague. We have a positive commitment to supporting Early Career Teachers and a comprehensive staff development programme.

Person Specification

Qualification
Essential:

• Degree in Maths or relevant subject
• Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable:

• 2:1 or better

Experience, understanding and knowledge
Essential: 

• A passion for Maths and for teaching
• A strong academic background and subject knowledge
• An excellent classroom practitioner (or the potential to beone)
• A commitment to professional development
• An understanding of the needs of pupils across the abilityrange
• A teacher who can inspire and enthuse pupils and who uses arange of teaching and learning strategies for effective delivery
• An understanding of how to assess pupil progress
• An awareness of ways to raise pupil attainment
• A commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum in  the subject
• The ability to use ICT to enhance learning and aid teaching

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