Early Career Teacher of Mathematics – Leicester
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Job Summary
A well-organised and high-achieving 1118 secondary school in Leicester is seeking a committed and ambitious Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join its successful Maths faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school known for its calm learning environment clear routines and strong academic outcomes.
Situated within a diverse and aspirational Leicester community the school combines high expectations with strong pastoral systems. Mathematics is one of the schools strongest performing subjects with consistently positive GCSE results and a well-established A-Level pathway.
The Role
As an ECT in Mathematics you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 with opportunities to observe and gradually contribute to Key Stage 5 as your confidence develops.
You will:
Deliver structured and engaging Maths lessons
Follow a carefully sequenced and mastery-based curriculum
Contribute to intervention and revision programmes
Use regular formative assessment to track student progress
Participate actively in departmental CPD and planning sessions
The Maths curriculum is built around clarity fluency and problem-solving. Schemes of learning are shared across the department ensuring consistency while allowing you to develop your own teaching style within a supportive framework.
ECT Induction & Mentoring
This Leicester secondary has a strong reputation for developing Early Career Teachers. You will benefit from:
A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
A dedicated Maths mentor with regular coaching meetings
Weekly instructional coaching sessions focused on pedagogy
Access to high-quality model lessons and shared planning resources
Opportunities to observe experienced practitioners across the department
The department meets weekly to review curriculum sequencing exam performance and teaching strategies. You will never be working in isolation.
The School Culture
The school operates with clear consistent behaviour systems that create a focused classroom environment. Students understand expectations and leadership presence ensures that policies are upheld consistently across departments.
Staff describe the culture as professional collaborative and ambitious. Senior leaders are visible and proactive in supporting new teachers and workload management is a key priority within school improvement planning.
Facilities include:
A dedicated Maths corridor with modern classrooms
Interactive boards and visualisers in all rooms
Shared digital platforms for planning and assessment
Structured intervention spaces for small-group support
Who Were Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
Hold (or be on track to achieve) QTS in Mathematics
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
Be reflective and open to coaching
Have high expectations for behaviour and achievement
Be eager to develop as part of a collaborative team
This role would suit a confident and motivated Maths ECT looking for a well-supported first post in a structured and improving Leicester secondary school.
Whats On Offer
Full ECT induction programme
Dedicated Maths mentoring and instructional coaching
Clear behaviour systems that protect learning time
A collaborative and high-performing department
Strong career progression pathways
This is a superb opportunity to begin your Mathematics teaching career in a school that combines academic rigour with genuine professional support.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
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