CORE PURPOSE

We require an inspiring, highly analytical Mathematics Teacher to deliver outstanding mathematical instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with a primary focus on driving academic excellence across advanced A-Level, Further Mathematics, or equivalent higher-level analytical pathways. Operating within a prestigious, historic independent day and boarding school, the successful candidate will facilitate a knowledge-rich, inquiry-driven curriculum designed to foster deep conceptual mastery, elegant algebraic fluency, and sophisticated problem-solving skills, preparing all pupils thoroughly for exceptional outcomes in public examinations and highly competitive university admissions.

THE SCHOOL

Our independent school is dedicated to cultivating a prestigious, intellectually stimulating learning environment where academic excellence is celebrated and every student is challenged to achieve their full potential. As a high-performing institution with an outstanding regional and national reputation, we blend rigorous scholarly standards with a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. The mathematics department is characterized by a culture of deep intellectual curiosity, academic debate, and collaborative planning, where teachers share a passion for advanced mathematical theory and evidence-based pedagogy. We operate a highly supportive, centralized behaviour system that minimizes classroom disruption, allowing teachers to focus entirely on delivering high-impact, deeply engaging mathematical instruction to highly motivated, international and domestic learners.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Rigorous & Scholarly Instruction: Plan, resource, and deliver high-impact mathematics lessons across advanced attainment pathways, systematically embedding abstract proofs, multi-step reasoning, and real-world quantitative frameworks into daily instruction.

• Higher-Level Problem-Solving & Extracurricular Stretching: Train pupils to an elite technical standard in breaking down non-routine mathematical puzzles, integrating preparations for national mathematics challenges (such as the UKMT) to build logical resilience and elite examination stamina.

• A-Level & GCSE Performance Optimization: Guide examination cohorts meticulously through the rigorous demands of linear terminal papers, utilizing diagnostic data tracking and precise analytical frameworks to maximize a high density of top-tier grades (A*/A or Grades 7–9).

• Oxbridge & Higher Education Preparation: Provide dedicated academic mentorship for pupils aspiring to read Mathematics, Engineering, or physics-related disciplines at elite universities, leading extension seminars, mock interviews, and admissions test preparation (such as the TMUA or STEP).

• Holistic School Contribution: Fulfil comprehensive pastoral and tutorial responsibilities within an established house structure, supporting day and boarding pupil wellbeing, managing daily routines, and actively contributing to the school's vibrant co-curricular program.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching credential (or a proven track record of exceptional teaching within the independent sector), paired with a strong honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative discipline from a reputable institution.

• Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong progress metrics and exceptional performance outcomes in advanced public examinations (GCSE and A-Level) through highly structured, systematic, and explicit mathematics pedagogy.

• Intellectual & Supportive Ethos: An unwavering commitment to independent education, possessing the exceptional communication skills, scholarly enthusiasm, and logical clarity required to challenge high-attaining pupils while building analytical confidence in pupils of all backgrounds.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• A Historic Riverside Citadel of Learning and Border-County Commerce: Based in the beautiful, historic loop of the River Severn in Shrewsbury, the school capitalizes on an extraordinary regional identity steeped in centuries of heritage. As the county town of Shropshire and a primary gateway to mid-Wales, Shrewsbury presents an inspiring backdrop for scholarship, famously celebrated as the birthplace of Charles Darwin. The surrounding region mixes historic agricultural commerce with advanced engineering, specialized manufacturing, and environmental consultancy sectors, providing an active, real-world landscape for applied statistics, geometric modelling, and logical analysis, connecting classroom study directly to regional technical enterprises and historic local landmarks.

• Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from excellent transport links across Shropshire, the West Midlands, and Cheshire, offering straightforward road commuting via the strategic A5 and A49 dual carriageways, with direct links onto the M54 motorway. Public transit networks operate smoothly via comprehensive regional bus corridors, while Shrewsbury railway station serves as a major rail hub, providing high-frequency Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway services that connect the school effortlessly to Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Chester, and Manchester Piccadilly.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.