TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Hinchley Wood School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 0.8 FTE or Full-Time Applications Considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Competitive London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics to join our strong and thriving mathematics team who, year on year, celebrate outstanding results. The successful candidate will teach mathematics across the age and ability range in our 11-18 co-educational school. You would be joining a supportive, collaborative, committed and experienced team that delivers innovative and engaging lessons. In return for your hard work, you will receive exceptional support and training, and the rewards that come with teaching students who are motivated to learn and achieve their best.

This is a full-time position; however, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

We welcome interest from newly qualified teachers, as well as experienced practitioners. For newly qualified ECTs, in addition to above we offer:

• a paid induction in July;
• a dedicated mentor with regular mentor meetings and coaching;
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

We offer an exciting, recently revised, Key Stage Three Curriculum and students study both English Language and English Literature to GCSE (AQA). Year on year the department achieves impressive results. In 2025, 90% of students achieved Grade 4+ in English Language and 91% achieved Grade 4+ in English Literature. At A-level English Literature, the AQA course is taught, and again results are very strong - 96% of grades were A* - C with 26% at A* or A in 2025.

We offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience);
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• early close to students at 1.30pm on Fridays;
• a fortnightly early finish for 0.8 FTE+ staff (reviewed year on year)
• generous employer pension contributions;
• cycle to work scheme and free onsite fitness suite;
• priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role;
• thriving and varied staff enrichment programme;
• 50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend oneof the trust Schools (Thames Ditton Junior School or Hinchley Wood Primary School) TDJS or HWPS

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher - generic JD.doc - 71.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Mathematics Department info 3.26.docx - 3.63 MB (opens in new tab)

HWS recruitment Pack 2026.pdf - 9.64 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hinchley Wood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hinchley Wood School website
• Email address: mkolebuk@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02083987161
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hinchley-wood-school-esher

Hinchley Wood is an Ofsted Outstanding (October 2023) inclusive, high achieving and highly sought after school with 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth form. Located on the borders of SW London, we pride ourselves on celebrating student progress and development as well as academic achievement. In 2023 and 2023 our Progress 8 score of +0.87 put us in the top 5% of schools nationally, and we are in the 200 top performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs.

The last school Ofsted Inspection said “There is a strong learning culture across the school. Pupils develop a deep body of knowledge. This is reflected in external examination results, which are consistently well above the national average.” (Ofsted 2023)

Arranging a visit to Hinchley Wood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mkolebuk@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.

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