Teacher of Mathematics
The Grange School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of Mathematics
- Are committed to improving pedagogical practices using evidence-informed approaches
- Are committed to the power of extra-curricular opportunities in engaging students
- Are an aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities
- Are driven by the power of education to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged students
Essential:
- An honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a related discipline
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience of improving outcomes for students in mathematics as a classroom teacher
- Successful experience of teaching mathematics across Key Stage 3-4 in a state 11-16 or 11-18 school
- An understanding of effective pedagogy
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Experience of leading school trips
- Experience of delivering extra-curricular activities
- A background of working in a department with” above average” progress data
- Ability to teach an additional subject(s) to Key Stage 3 or further
- Successful teaching experience of A-level in a Mathematics related discipline
- Ability to travel independently between locations during the working day
- High-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose which is driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people
- Highly emotionally resilient
- A reflective practitioner with the ability to improve outcomes for students
- An ability to inspire and relate well to the whole community
- An emotionally intelligent colleague who can adapt to a range of situations and communicate with various stakeholders including students, parents and other colleagues and professionals
- An aspirational colleague who is ambitious for future whole-school leadership
- A team player who is comfortable in both providing and responding to professional challenge
- A commitment to and evidence of professional development of both yourself and others
- A commitment to engaging with evidence and research to inform practice
- Outgoing and enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude and a solution-focused approach
- A sense of humour
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving and high-performing Maths department at The Grange School.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to a subject area that is already delivering excellent outcomes, and to support the ambitious vision for excellence being led by our Head of Maths and wider team.
The Twynham School and TGS federation is now firmly established in Christchurch, with a shared commitment to delivering a truly exceptional educational experience for every young person in our community.
At TGS, we are ambitious for both academic outcomes and personal development. We believe that character, confidence, and curiosity are just as important as exam results, and we are building a culture where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive.
Joining our staff team means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking federation working across two schools and two distinct contexts. This offers unrivalled opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and impact — ideal for an aspirational colleague who wants to make a real difference.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Teach Maths within a high-performing and well-established department
- Deliver exceptional extra-curricular opportunities within and beyond Mathematics
- Further contribute to our vision for education across the town of Christchurch
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- An exceptional CPD offer from teacher training and the ECT framework through to preparation for senior and system leadership
- Strong, supportive and highly visible leadership
- Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
- A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
- Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
- A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Further information about the job
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202 486536 EXT 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
The closing date is Friday 10 October 2025 at 8am. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible).
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applying for the job
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About The Grange School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 470 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Grange School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202486536
At the Grange School, we are on a journey of rapid school improvement and we are committed to ensuring we provide the very best education for every one of our students.
We continue to be inspired by their talents, not only in lessons and learning but also in their community work, music, on the stage, the sports field and the many other extra-curricular activities in which our students not only participate but lead.
Arranging a visit to The Grange School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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