Teacher of Mathematics
John Masefield High School, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2HF18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 -M3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Good honours graduate with qualified teacher status
- A successful teaching record as either a trainee or experienced teacher
- Experience of teaching at Key Stages Three and Four
- DBS clearance at enhanced level
Knowledge and understanding:
- A thorough understanding of a teacher’s role in safeguarding young people
- Strong subject knowledge, including knowledge of the National Curriculum and Key Stage Four specifications
- Good understanding of the features of strong classroom practice, including evidence-informed teaching
- Understanding of strong summative and formative assessment practices
Skills and abilities:
- Ability to learn and to receive feedback positively
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, their families and colleagues
- Ability to plan strong lessons
- Ability to communicate effectively in conversation and in writing
- Ability to be an effective form tutor
Personal qualities and values:
- A passion for helping young people to develop their understanding and experiences to reach their full potential
- Willingness to develop new skills and consider new approaches to teaching and learning
- Commitment to working as part of a team, including the sharing of successful teaching and learning strategies
- Enthusiasm for and enjoyment of teaching
- Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
- Honesty and integrity
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.
A lovely small market town
Free onsite parking
membership of pension scheme
Flexible working options considered
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Masefield High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Masefield High School website
- Email address
- vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01531 631012
John Masefield High School is an all ability 11-18 school situated in the market town of Ledbury. We are an Academy with Specialist School Status for the Performing Arts.
Arranging a visit to John Masefield High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk.
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