Teacher of Mathematics – Independent Senior School – Durham
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Job Summary
A distinguished independent senior school in Durham is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Teacher of Mathematics to join its thriving Maths faculty. This is an opportunity to teach bright motivated pupils in a setting where intellectual rigour pastoral care and professional autonomy are equally valued.
Mathematics is one of the schools strongest academic departments with consistently high GCSE and A-Level results and a strong record of pupils progressing to competitive university courses in Mathematics Engineering Economics and the Sciences.
The Role
You will teach Mathematics across Key Stages 35 including GCSE and A-Level. The department places strong emphasis on conceptual understanding mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Lessons are structured to encourage depth over speed ensuring pupils build secure foundations before moving to advanced application.
Key elements of the role include:
Teaching A-Level Mathematics (with potential for Further Mathematics)
Stretching high-attaining pupils through extension and enrichment
Preparing pupils for university admissions tests and competitive courses
Supporting mathematical competitions and Olympiad preparation
Small class sizes allow for detailed individual feedback and close academic mentoring.
The Department
The Maths department is well-established and academically ambitious. Staff work collaboratively to refine schemes of work and share resources but there is genuine professional trust in individual teaching styles.
Students are encouraged to participate in:
UKMT challenges and national competitions
Mathematical societies and problem-solving clubs
Cross-curricular STEM initiatives
The department benefits from modern teaching rooms equipped with interactive displays and visualisers alongside strong digital resources to support modelling and demonstration.
The School
This Durham independent senior school combines a historic campus setting with contemporary facilities. Pupils are respectful articulate and intellectually curious. The pastoral structure ensures strong relationships between staff and students creating a calm and purposeful academic environment.
The school offers:
Small class sizes and highly engaged learners
A broad co-curricular programme
Generous professional development opportunities
Competitive independent sector salary and benefits
Excellent staff facilities and collegial culture
Staff describe the school as scholarly supportive and ambitious.
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will:
Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge through to A-Level
Inspire analytical thinking and precision
Contribute to enrichment and wider STEM initiatives
Embrace both academic challenge and pastoral care
This role would suit a Mathematics teacher who thrives in a rigorous academic setting and values professional autonomy.
Why Join
High-performing and motivated pupils
Strong tradition of academic excellence
Collaborative and scholarly department
Professional trust and autonomy
Attractive salary and benefits package
If you are a Mathematics teacher seeking to work in a prestigious independent school in Durham where academic ambition is matched by strong pastoral support this is an outstanding opportunity.
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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