Department: Mathematics
Reporting to: Director of Mathematics
Contract: Full or Part-time
Responsible for: N/A
Salary: Teacher’s pay-scale TMSP or UPS (Fringe Allowance) A TLR may be available for the right candidate

Are you a passionate Mathematics Teacher ready to engage and inspire students? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our thriving Maths department. If you have a love for teaching and a commitment to student success, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Guildford County?

With an outstanding Ofsted rating from both 2017 and 2023, Guildford County School is celebrated for delivering a rich and varied learning experience. Our students are eager to learn, motivated and committed to excellence.

About the Role:

As a Teacher of Mathematics, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all abilities, fostering a love for Maths;

• Support students' learning and exam preparation through assessments, coursework moderation and feedback;

• Track student progress and develop effective learning strategies to help them excel;

• Collaborate with colleagues in lesson planning, curriculum development and sharing best practices;

• Participate in extracurricular activities, contributing to the wider life of the school;

• Provide pastoral care and mentorship as a tutor, supporting student well-being and development.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum with the ability to teach up to A-Level;

• Excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills;

• A passion for teaching and a commitment to continuous professional development;

• A team player who builds positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues;

• Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people;

• Strong interpersonal and data management skills.

Why Work with Us?

• Supportive Leadership Team focused on staff and student wellbeing;

• Free on-site parking near Guildford town centre;

• Teachers’ pension scheme;

• Cycle to work and childcare vouchers;

• A school that supports professional growth at every stage of your career;

• A collaborative and welcoming work environment.

Be a part of a school community that values inclusion, innovation and excellence in education. Apply now to inspire, lead and empower the next generation!

Job purpose:

The Teacher of Mathematics will support the school’s goals of raising student achievement and ensuring high-quality learning experiences. The role includes teaching Mathematics across all abilities, contributing to the department’s continued success, and engaging in departmental collaboration, lesson planning, and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to achieve their best and make excellent progress;

• Support exam preparation through setting and marking assessments and assisting with coursework moderation;

• Track and monitor student progress and contribute to developing effective learning strategies;

• Participate in departmental meetings, CPD and collaborative activities.

• Collaborate with the department to share best practices, participate in lesson observations and contribute to curriculum planning;

• Engage in extracurricular activities and support the wider life of the school.

Colleagues will also discharge their duties according to the national Teaching Standards

Additional responsibilities

• Serve as a Form Tutor, ensuring pastoral care and student progress;

• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behaviour;

• Establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders;

• Take part in professional development, including collaborative teaching and mentoring;

• Support the safeguarding of students and adhere to all school policies, including health and safety.

Other Information:

The successful candidate will have access to staff development opportunities and is expected to participate in all aspects of school life. Commitment to safeguarding and a clear DBS check is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (Essential);

• Graduate with experience of teaching Mathematics (Essential);

• Graduate in Mathematics or equivalent subject (Desirable).

Experience:

• Teaching in a secondary school, up to and including A-Level (Desirable)

Ability, Skills and Competence:

• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum (Essential);

• Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills (Essential);

• Ability to use a range of teaching styles appropriately (Essential);

• Ability to provide effective written and verbal feedback which raises achievement (Essential);

• Ability to use data and assessments to drive achievement (Essential).

Personal Qualities:

• Passion for teaching and learning (Essential);

• Commitment to professional development (Essential);

• Ability to relate well to students and a commitment to positive and healthy outcomes for young people (Essential);

• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to others (Essential).

All staff are expected to:

• Positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students;

• Undertake duties as specified by the Headteacher not mentioned in the above;

• Help maintain a safe working environment;

• Present themselves in a smart and professional manner befitting of their profession;

• Comply with any reasonable request from the Leadership Team;

This post is classified as having substantial access to children and appointment is subject to an enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or bind over including ‘spent convictions’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offense(s) and when they were recorded.