Mathematics Teacher

Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (688)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 0.4 to 0.8 proportion
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to U3

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You

You will:

• Be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner
• Build strong relationships with students and colleagues
• Motivate and inspire learners through a positive and energetic approach
• Value teamwork and contribute fully to a collaborative department

Our Maths Department

Our Maths team is a knowledgeable and cohesive group of specialists who are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for students.

• All teachers are Maths specialists with a wide range of experience
• Staff teach across the full age and ability range, with opportunities to specialise at A Level
• Lessons are planned and reviewed collaboratively, with a strong culture of sharing and continuous improvement
• We take pride in supporting one another and maintaining a strong sense of shared purpose

Students are grouped thoughtfully to support progress:

• Years 8 and 9 are grouped broadly by prior attainment
• Years 10 and 11 are banded, allowing flexibility to best meet students’ needs

At GCSE and A Level, we follow the Edexcel specifications. Our Sixth Form is strong and growing, with multiple A Level groups in Years 12 and 13, alongside Further Maths and Core Maths provision.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, be supported by committed colleagues, and continue to develop your practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

About Our School

We are a happy and successful high school with a thriving Sixth Form, serving the community of Droitwich and its surrounding villages. Our intake is socio-economically diverse, and we are proud of how our staff embrace this, creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed.

Our House system sits at the heart of school life, helping to foster a strong sense of belonging, identity and recognition, alongside ambition and optimism.

Our staff are talented, collaborative and exceptionally supportive of one another. Under the leadership of our new Co-Headteachers, we are building on our ‘Good’ OFSTED rating by celebrating what we do well while driving forward meaningful improvements. We have strengthened our leadership structure to accelerate progress and are excited about our CPD programme that is ambitious, impactful and highly regarded beyond our school.

We are proud of the difference we make to our students, both academically and pastorally, and we are committed to going even further. We strongly encourage you to read our Information for Prospective Colleagues, which offers a deeper insight into our ethos, culture and day-to-day life.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career or experienced teacher to join our established Mathematics department.

You will:

• Teach Mathematics across Key Stages, including the opportunity to contribute to A Level teaching
• Bring creativity and energy to your teaching, making Maths engaging, relevant and accessible to all learners
• Be committed to raising standards through collaboration and sharing best practice
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for your subject

We are looking for someone who thrives in the classroom, enjoys working with young people of all abilities, and is passionate about making Maths both engaging and meaningful.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 12 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 12 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre website
• Email address: jobs@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/droitwich-spa-high-school-and-sixth-form-centre

High School and Sixth Form centre

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