Secondary Teacher of Mathematics

The Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Secondary Teacher of Mathematics job summary

Teacher of Mathematics

Queen Katherine School, Kendal
Permanent | 0.5-0.7 FTE (Flexible Contract)

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through the power of mathematics? Do you believe in helping students develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience through exceptional teaching? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Queen Katherine School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving Maths department on a flexible, permanent contract (0.5 FTE to 0.7 FTE). This role is ideal for someone looking for a positive work-life balance while still making a meaningful impact on student progress and achievement.

As part of Cumbria Education Trust, a collaborative and forward-thinking family of schools, QKS offers access to outstanding professional development, cross-trust support, and opportunities to grow your career within a strong and supportive community.

What We’re Looking For

• A skilled and energetic teacher with a genuine love for mathematics
• Someone who can engage, motivate, and challenge learners of all abilities
• A reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement
• A team player who thrives in a supportive and ambitious department
• A teacher who sets high expectations and builds positive relationships

What We Offer

• A flexible, permanent contract between 0.5-0.7 FTE
• A welcoming team and a well-resourced Maths department
• Professional development and leadership pathways through Cumbria Education Trust
• An inclusive and caring school culture focused on student success
• Supportive colleagues, enthusiastic learners, and a commitment to staff wellbeing

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career teacher looking to start your journey within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and help shape the future of our students—one equation at a time.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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 The Queen Katherine School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 917 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Queen Katherine School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-queen-katherine-school-kendal

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