Maths Teacher; one-term sabbatical cover

Required for:April 2026 to July 2026
Location: Vincent Square - Westminster Under School
Contract: full-time, temporary (one-term sabbatical cover)
Salary:Westminster Under School has its own salary scale, and new members of staff are placed at a point relevant to their qualifications and experience. Details of salary will be discussed at interview with those candidates who are shortlisted.
The Final date to receive applications is midday on Monday 19th January 2026. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date.

We are looking for a bright, caring and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for Maths who would be able to cover maths teaching at Westminster Under School for the summer term 2026. The successful candidate will teach Years 5 – 8 and ideally have experience of teaching up to Common Entrance level.

Westminster Under School is a busy, passionate and purposeful place, where pupils greatly enjoy the activities of learning and are given the support and guidance they need to develop as intelligent, compassionate and inquisitive individuals.

Maths is extremely important within the School and pupils, who work far beyond their chronological age, attach great importance to their achievements in the subjects.

Highlights of the Maths department include entry to national competitions such as the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge, the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge for pupils in Years 7 and 8 (and younger rising stars) and the Primary Maths Challenge for pupils in Years 5 and 6.External speakers, such as Rob Eastaway and Simon Singh regularly come to the School to speak to pupils and our “Maths Hat” tends to have dozens, if not hundreds, of entrants each week.

Pupils also enjoy expanding their knowledge outside the formal curriculum – we celebrate Pi Day and there is a code-breaking course for pupils in Year 8 which includes an annual trip to Bletchley Park.

Reporting directly to the Head of Maths, they will:

• Plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons, activities, learning and teaching strategies in line with Schemes of Work
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Maths department, delivering a high level of teaching and smooth running of the department
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual development of all pupils
• Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the pupils and is appropriate to their needs and skill levels
• Assist in other areas outside of formal lessons, such as running Maths Problem of the Week, helping with support clinics and with the running of external competitions.
• Apply any recommendations and guidance for pupils with specific learning or welfare needs or disabilities, as directed by the SENCO, or on the pupil’s personalised learning plan
• Apply, where appropriate, technological capability to enhance learning and teaching
• Contribute to and maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures
• Engage pupils fully in the assessment and self-evaluation process
• Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupils’ attainment to acknowledge and inform progress
• Record and report on pupil progress and achievements in accordance with the School’s requirements, including formal reporting points such as parents’ evenings and written reports

• Put pupils at the centre of everything you do, taking a pastoral interest in pupils around the school, so that they feel valued and cared for
• Take the role of Form Tutor or Form Support Tutor within a year group
• Monitor the welfare of class pupils, providing guidance, advice and support, and fostering self-esteem
• Motivate pupils through praise, while being firm but fair
• Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and uniform of pupils in the classroom and in all school locations and activities
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and the writing of reports
• Communicate, respond to and consult with parents on a regular basis, maintaining records, as appropriate
• Communicate and consult with other…