Position: Maths Teacher
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Maths Teacher Role in a Community Secondary School

A welcoming and ambitious Community Secondary School in Newton Aycliffe is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Maths Teacher to join its successful Mathematics department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school that is dedicated to delivering an outstanding education while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment for every student.

The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, high expectations, and commitment to helping students develop the knowledge, resilience, and confidence needed to succeed both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every learner is challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Mathematics across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students' mathematical fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Students follow a carefully sequenced curriculum covering number, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, and mathematical modelling, with opportunities to study A-Level Mathematics in the sixth form. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations while encouraging them to think logically, solve complex problems, and apply mathematics confidently in a variety of real-world contexts.

You will also contribute to curriculum development, intervention programmes, and enrichment opportunities including maths clubs, STEM initiatives, UK Mathematics Challenge events, and activities that promote confidence and enjoyment in the subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and differentiated lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Mathematics examinations

• Develop students' reasoning, fluency, and problem-solving skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support intervention strategies and mathematics enrichment activities

• Foster confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for Mathematics

The School Environment

This Community Secondary School is known for its inclusive culture, strong pastoral care, and commitment to helping every student achieve success. Students are respectful, eager to learn, and supported to develop both academically and personally in a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The Mathematics department is collaborative, well organised, and committed to delivering engaging lessons that enable all students to thrive. Staff benefit from modern teaching resources, excellent professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Mathematics at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Mathematics

• Experience contributing to STEM or mathematics enrichment initiatives

• Ability to support intervention programmes that raise attainment

• A proven track record of delivering excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Maths Teacher role at a Community Secondary School in Newton Aycliffe, please submit your CV as soon as possible.