ECT Teacher of Mathematics – Secondary School – Wakefield

A well-led 1118 secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a motivated and reflective ECT Teacher of Mathematics to join its established Maths faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher who wants to begin their career in a structured supportive and academically ambitious environment.

The school has made sustained improvements in outcomes and classroom consistency with Mathematics playing a central role in whole-school development. The department has a strong track record of mentoring ECTs and developing them into confident and capable practitioners.

The Role

As an ECT Maths teacher you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the opportunity to observe KS5 teaching and contribute to enrichment activities as you develop. The department follows a well-sequenced curriculum with a focus on mastery fluency and problem-solving.

You will receive:

A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlements
A dedicated subject mentor within the Maths department
Weekly instructional coaching and structured feedback
Shared schemes of learning and centralised resources
Support with data analysis and intervention planning

The department places strong emphasis on consistent routines modelling and retrieval practice to build long-term understanding.

The Department

The Maths faculty is collaborative and experienced with a blend of senior teachers and early career staff. Regular planning meetings ensure consistency in approach while moderation sessions support accurate assessment.

GCSE results are steadily improving and there is a clear focus on narrowing gaps and supporting students of all abilities.

The department benefits from:

Dedicated Maths classrooms
Interactive boards and visualisers
Shared online platforms for homework and revision
Clear tracking systems for monitoring progress

Students in Wakefield respond well to structured lessons and clear expectations creating a focused learning environment.

The School

This Wakefield secondary school is known for its calm corridors strong behaviour systems and visible leadership team. Staff describe the culture as professional and supportive with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

The school provides:

A comprehensive ECT induction programme
Access to subject-specific and whole-school CPD
Opportunities for peer observation and collaborative planning
Clear progression pathways into leadership

The leadership team actively supports early career teachers through coaching mentoring and professional dialogue.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or be completing QTS this academic year)
Have strong subject knowledge in Mathematics
Demonstrate clear and structured classroom practice
Be open to feedback and professional development
Show enthusiasm and resilience

This role is ideal for a Maths ECT who wants to build confidence in a well-supported and organised department.

Why Join

Strong ECT support and mentoring
Structured curriculum and shared resources
Calm purposeful learning environment
Supportive and experienced Maths team
Long-term career development opportunities

If you are a Maths ECT ready to begin your career in a focused and ambitious Wakefield school this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and succeed.