Mathematics Teacher (maternity cover)

The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance

Mathematics Teacher (maternity cover) job summary

The Bishop’s Stortford High School

Mathematics Teacher

Required for September 2026 (Part-time)

Fixed Term Maternity Cover

MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance

‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ - Ofsted, May 2023

If you are a dedicated, driven teacher of Mathematics who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in young people then The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and engaging Teacher of Mathematics with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high-performing department, working and collaborating with an exceptionally dedicated and talented team of practitioners to instil a love of Maths in all students.

What we are looking for:

• An excellent classroom practitioner

• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• An individual who works well with staff and students alike

• Strong classroom management skills

• Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4

• Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential

• An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people by contributing positively to the school community

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic learning environment

• A department made up of 8 modern, spacious classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology

• Mentoring and high-level training - we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.

• Leadership opportunities and mentor programmes to encourage teachers to develop, reach their full potential and explore promotion opportunities

• Strong CPD programme

• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team

• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students

• Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.

Personally:

• Salary aligned to school teachers pay scales

• Generous pension benefits with the TPS or LGPS

• Latest touchscreen laptop computer (for school use)

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic

• Free school lunch every day

• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Free on-site secure parking for every employee

• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)

• Annual Flu jabs (free)

• Opportunities to get involved with school events: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc

• Free school tickets to our regular, high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other events held at school.

• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1288 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.

The vast majority of our students really enjoy learning Maths and this is partly due to the inclusive, yet aspirational nature of the department. We have a strong history of success at both GCSE and A Level. Each year, over 90% of students gain grade 4+ and around 40% gain grade 7+ at GCSE. We currently have four A-Level Maths classes and one Further Maths class in each of Years 12 and 13 and we also run Core Mathematics as one of our Year 12 enhancement options, with outcomes also reflecting students’ high ability and enthusiasm for the subject.

As a result of excellent teaching, our students consistently achieve fantastic academic outcomes at both GCSE and A-Level. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. "Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023) 

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

Details on how to apply can be found on www.tbshs.org/vacancies Applications by CV will not be accepted.

(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply)

TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.

Applications by: Midday, Wednesday 6 May 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 11 May 2026

The Bishop’s Stortford High School, Beaumont Avenue, Bishop’s Stortford. CM23 4SH

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Bishop's Stortford High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bishop's Stortford High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bishop-s-stortford-high-school

Educating approximately 1200 students, The Bishop’s Stortford High School provides a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 and has a large co-educational sixth form, of which a third are female students.

The school prides itself on being an academic school built on traditional principles and high standards, within a Christian ethos, which is reflected in excellent results. In March 2017 Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding in every category with their report, highlighting the many strengths and the great opportunities provided.

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