ECT Maths Teacher – Secondary School – Wolverhampton

A welcoming and well-organised secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Maths to join its supportive Mathematics department. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school with clear routines a well-sequenced curriculum and strong mentoring that helps ECTs grow quickly in confidence and impact.

The school is known for its calm learning environment consistent behaviour systems and supportive leadership making it an ideal setting for an ECT to develop strong classroom practice and establish a successful teaching career.

About the Role

As ECT Maths Teacher you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering engaging lessons that build students confidence fluency and reasoning. You will be supported to teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

Secure mathematical foundations through clear explanation and careful modelling
Fluency and accuracy through purposeful practice and regular retrieval
Reasoning and problem-solving skills through structured questioning and guided application
Confidence with mathematical vocabulary and methods across a broad range of topics
Exam confidence through deliberate practice feedback and consistent classroom routines

Students study a broad range of topics including number algebra ratio geometry statistics and probability with a strong focus on building secure understanding and preparing effectively for GCSE success.

ECT Support and Development

The school offers a strong ECT induction programme aligned to the Early Career Framework. You will benefit from:

A dedicated subject mentor with regular coaching and support
Protected time for training planning and reflection
Opportunities to observe experienced colleagues and strong classroom practice
Support with behaviour routines assessment and adaptive teaching
Collaborative planning and shared resources to help reduce workload

This is a school that understands the importance of strong early-career support and provides a structured pathway to developing excellent classroom practice.

The Maths Department

The Maths department is supportive and collaborative with a shared commitment to high standards and strong outcomes. Teachers plan together share resources and use consistent approaches to assessment and feedback.

The department values:

Clear modelling and explanation of mathematical methods
Strong routines that support calm classrooms and purposeful learning
High expectations for accuracy presentation and effort
Regular retrieval and structured practice to secure long-term understanding
Well-organised intervention and revision support for GCSE classes

The department works hard to ensure students feel confident in Maths and are supported to make strong progress from their starting points.

About the School

This Wolverhampton secondary school has built a positive learning culture where students are encouraged to aim high take pride in their work and engage positively with learning. Clear behaviour systems help to create calm classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can focus on learning.

Leaders prioritise staff development and wellbeing and ECTs are supported through practical training strong mentoring and a collaborative professional culture. The school is committed to inclusion and works hard to ensure all learners are supported effectively.

Key Information
Location: Wolverhampton
Start Date: September 2026 (or by agreement)
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: MPS (ECT)

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 routines and high expectations
Be committed to developing through mentoring coaching and training
Build positive relationships and maintain a calm purposeful classroom culture
Work collaboratively within a supportive Maths team

Why Join This School

Strong ECT induction programme with subject-specific mentoring
Supportive Maths department with shared planning and resources
Clear behaviour systems that support confident teaching
Practical CPD and opportunities to develop your classroom practice
Welcoming Wolverhampton school community focused on student success

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Maths teacher to build confidence develop excellent classroom practice and help students succeed in a supportive Wolverhampton secondary school.