Second in Maths

Nether Stowe School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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 £3,527 per annum

Second in Maths job summary

Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Second in Mathematics to support the leadership and development of a thriving Maths department. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in driving excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

*A recruitment and retention incentive is available for the successful candidate.

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 (and Key Stage 5, if applicable)

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

A positive and inclusive school environment

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 Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, via email on kjones@netherstowe.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

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 786 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nether Stowe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nether-stowe-school

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