Maths Teacher | Secondary School

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

An Outstanding Secondary School in Reading is seeking to appoint an ambitious and dedicated Maths Teacher to join its highly successful Mathematics department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school recognised for its strong academic outcomes, high expectations, and commitment to helping every student develop confidence and fluency in mathematics.

The school provides a supportive yet challenging learning environment where students are encouraged to think logically, solve complex problems, and apply mathematical reasoning across a wide range of contexts. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and strong leadership focused on both academic excellence and staff wellbeing.

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’ fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Students follow a carefully sequenced curriculum covering number, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, and mathematical modelling, with many progressing to study A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations while encouraging them to develop confidence in applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems.

You will also contribute to curriculum development, intervention strategies, STEM enrichment activities, mathematics competitions, university preparation sessions, and wider enrichment opportunities that promote a love of the subject.

• Teach Mathematics across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured 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 STEM initiatives, enrichment activities, and intervention programmes

• Foster confidence and a lifelong appreciation of mathematics

This Outstanding Secondary School in Reading is known for its high academic standards, inclusive ethos, and commitment to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Students are motivated, respectful, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful environment where achievement is consistently celebrated.

The Mathematics department is a high-performing and collaborative team with experienced specialists delivering excellent outcomes across all key stages. Staff benefit from outstanding professional development, modern teaching resources, instructional coaching, and strong leadership that encourages innovation and clear career progression.

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 and Further Mathematics

• Experience contributing to STEM or mathematics enrichment

• Ability to support intervention programmes to raise attainment

• A proven track record of strong student outcomes