Early Career Teacher of Maths – Secondary School – Derby

A welcoming and well-structured secondary school in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Maths to join its committed Mathematics department. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school that prioritises strong classroom practice consistent routines and high-quality mentoring.

The school serves a diverse local community and is known for its calm learning environment clear behaviour systems and supportive leadership making it an ideal setting for an ECT to develop confidence and flourish.

The Role

As ECT Teacher of Maths you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupils fluency reasoning and problem-solving skills. Youll be supported to plan and deliver lessons that:

• Develop strong mathematical foundations through clear modelling and explanation

• Build accuracy and confidence through purposeful practice and retrieval

• Strengthen reasoning with structured questioning and guided problem-solving

• Support all learners through effective scaffolding and targeted challenge

Students study a broad range of topics including number algebra geometry statistics and ratio with a focus on ensuring secure understanding and strong exam preparation at GCSE.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues in planning assessment and behaviour routines with a clear framework to help you become an excellent classroom practitioner.

ECT Support and Development

This role comes with a strong commitment to ECT development. You will benefit from:

• A structured ECT induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework

• Regular mentoring and coaching from an experienced Maths teacher

• Protected time for professional development and reflection

• Support with lesson planning sequencing and assessment

• Opportunities to observe strong practice across the department and school

The school values steady supported improvement and ensures ECTs feel part of the team from day one.

The Department

The Mathematics department is a supportive collaborative team with a shared focus on strong outcomes and consistent teaching approaches. Teachers work together to plan lessons share resources and develop strategies that help pupils build confidence and make rapid progress.

The team values clear explanations careful sequencing and a calm classroom culture where students are encouraged to attempt challenging work and learn from mistakes.

Intervention and revision support are well organised and staff work together to ensure pupils are prepared for GCSE with confidence and strong mathematical habits.

The School

The school has established a positive learning culture where behaviour expectations are clear and consistently applied. Leaders are visible and supportive and staff benefit from a strong focus on professional development.

The school is committed to inclusive practice and ensures pupils with SEND and additional needs are supported through high-quality teaching targeted interventions and effective pastoral care.

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be an ECT (or soon-to-qualify) and hold or be working towards QTS

• Have strong subject knowledge in Mathematics

• Deliver well-structured lessons with clear explanations and high expectations

• Be committed to developing as a teacher through coaching and feedback

• Build positive relationships and maintain a calm purposeful classroom

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive Maths team

Why Join This School

• Strong ECT induction programme with mentoring and coaching

• Supportive Maths department with shared planning and resources

• Clear behaviour systems that support confident teaching

• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow

• Welcoming Derby school community with a focus on staff wellbeing

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Maths teacher to build confidence refine classroom practice and make a real impact while developing within a supportive Derby secondary school.