Maths Teacher | Outstanding Secondary Academy | Somerset

The Opportunity

Somerset is a county of profound natural beauty and quiet industrial strength home to world-class aerospace engineering in Yeovil and the pioneering renewable energy projects currently leading the UKs green transition. We are seeking an intellectually rigorous Maths Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary academy. In this role you will equip students with the logical reasoning and numerical fluency required to thrive in a region that is increasingly becoming a hub for high-tech innovation and sustainable development.

The Department & Academic Standard

• You will join a high-performing Mathematics faculty where the subject is a cornerstone of the schools academic success.

• The department fosters a mastery approach ensuring students develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematical principles rather than just procedural fluency.

• As an Outstanding setting we utilise advanced digital learning platforms and data-driven insights to provide a highly personalised curriculum for every learner.

• We maintain active links with regional engineering firms and the University of Bath highlighting the vital role of mathematics in modern data science environmental modelling and advanced manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge Mathematics lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with significant opportunities for A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics for suitably qualified candidates.

2. Mathematical Fluency: Ensuring students master fundamental and advanced operations including algebraic manipulation geometric reasoning and statistical analysis.

3. Problem-Solving Leadership: Cultivating students ability to apply mathematical models to complex non-routine problems fostering resilience and logical thinking.

4. Data-Driven Progress: Utilising the academys robust assessment framework to provide granular feedback ensuring students are equipped to meet the rigorous demands of GCSE and A-Level specifications.

5. STEM Integration: Collaborating with Science and Technology faculties to demonstrate the cross-curricular applications of mathematics in regional industry and global research.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject authority who believes that mathematical competence is the gateway to professional and intellectual success. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong honours degree in Mathematics Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering exceptional learning outcomes at GCSE and A-Level with a deep understanding of AQA Edexcel or OCR assessment objectives.

• Instructional Precision: The ability to demystify abstract conceptssuch as calculus trigonometry and probabilitymaking them accessible to students of all abilities.

• Reflective Practice: A professional committed to continuous growth eager to participate in collaborative planning and the development of world-class teaching resources.

Why Join Us

• The chance to work in an Outstanding environment where student behaviour is exemplary and Mathematics is held in the highest academic regard.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways including opportunities for middle leadership and specialised training in advanced mathematical pedagogy.

• The opportunity to work in Somerseta county offering an exceptional quality of life from its historic market towns and the Mendip Hills to its stunning coastline and vibrant cultural events.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation intellectual ambition and the holistic development of every student.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.