Second in Maths

Nether Stowe School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2a - £3527 per annum

Second in Maths job summary

Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Second in Maths to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to take on a key leadership role within our Maths department, supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. The successful candidate will play an important role in raising achievement, developing the quality of teaching and learning, and inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Maths.

Key Responsibilities

Support the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the Maths department

Drive high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4

Lead on curriculum development, assessment, and intervention strategies

Monitor and support student progress, ensuring all learners achieve their full potential

Contribute to staff development through coaching and sharing best practice

Inspire a love of mathematics across the school community

What you'll need to succeed

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of student achievement

Have the ability to motivate, challenge, and support both students and colleagues

Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to continuous improvement

Be passionate about mathematics and dedicated to raising standards

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

This role would suit an experienced teacher looking to develop their leadership skills or an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge.

What you'll get in return

A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A collaborative and dedicated Maths department

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

What you need to do now

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Steve Cooper, Deputy Headteacher, via email on spcooper@neterstowe.com

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Nether Stowe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nether Stowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nether-stowe-school

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