Teacher of Mathematics
John Hanson Community School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PB29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From October 2025 / January 2026
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5h a week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main/Upper
Additional allowances
£3,000 recruitment incentive available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly effective and inspirational Teacher of Mathematics to join our vibrant and supportive team at John Hanson Community School.
We are a successful, oversubscribed 11–16 community school, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2024). Our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed, and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
“A very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential.” — (Ofsted March 2024)
We are looking for a teacher who has excellent subject knowledge, a passion for learning, and the ability to engage and enthuse students to reach their academic and personal potential. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment where every member of our community is valued, and professional development is actively supported.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about teaching mathematics at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Have strong subject knowledge (we teach Edexcel at GCSE).
Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of all students.
Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a vibrant and supportive team.
Embrace wider school life and foster a sense of belonging for all.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
A highly supportive, professional environment focused on developing a love of learning.
A well-established coaching system using IRIS Connect and BlueSky for professional growth.
Opportunities for leadership development and progression.
A committed team of enthusiastic teachers, leaders, and support staff.
Strong support for well-being, including trained Mental Health First Aiders, a Staff Well-being Action Group (SWAGs), and Mental Health Leads.
Confidential support through life events such as pregnancy, maternity, menopause, and diversity and inclusion needs.
A successful ECT induction programme in partnership with HISP Teaching Hub.
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” — (Ofsted March 2024)
We strongly encourage informal visits and conversations with our Senior Leadership Team. If you would like to arrange this, please email: recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday 15th October 2025Interviews will be held on: Week beginning 20th October.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.
Application forms and further details are available from our website https://www.jhanson.hants.sch.uk/Latest-Vacancies/ or email recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
John Hanson Community School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About John Hanson Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 993 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Hanson Community School website
- Email address
- gina.davis@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264325637
Vision and Values
At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
Inspire: Students who leave John Hanson Community school will:
Be motivated to reach their academic and personal potential
Be proud of their achievements
Find their passion for knowledge
Care: All members of the John Hanson community will:
Feel cared for and safe
Show kindness and respect to themselves, each other and the environment
Develop a strong sense of belonging and service to the community
Succeed: We achieve success by:
Striving for excellence in all that we do
Learning from mistakes
Embracing opportunities
Ofsted
“John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.” Ofsted, March 2024
“This is a very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential. Pupils follow a rich and broad curriculum which supports academic development. It is designed and delivered to nurture confidence and independence. Pupils rise to staff’s high expectations of them, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted, March 2024
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” -Ofsted, March 2024
Location and History
John Hanson Community School is a thriving, mixed gender 11-16 community school in South West Andover, Hampshire, with almost 1000 students. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1582, and was previously known as Andover Free School and Andover Grammar School. In 1974 the school was renamed John Hanson School in honour of its founder, and moved to the current site on Floral Way in 2001.
Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gina.davis@jhanson.hants.sch.uk.
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