Teacher of Mathematics

Ark Greenwich Free School, London, SE18 4LH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,328 - £65,000 per year
• Additional allowances:
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  • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
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  • Twice as many training days as standard.
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  • Generous pension scheme.
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  • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
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  • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
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  • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
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  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
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  Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving Top 10% badges for Pupil Effort and Employee Line Management, alongside a Top 5% badge for Employee Agency, in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

The Role and the Department

We invest heavily in our outstanding mathematics department which we believe is one of the strongest departments in the country.  Maths provision at the school is very strong and the curriculum allocation is generous. 

The department's approach to pedagogy is distinctive resulting in high student progress and outcomes. In 2026, nearly 50% of scholars achieved a grade 7+ at GCSE and 93% secured at least a grade 4. The department’s progress score in 2026 was +1.25, which places it as one of the highest performing Maths departments in the country. Typically, 10-20% of scholars continue studying maths at A Level/ IB. 

As a teacher of Maths, you will support the Head of Department to lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of the maths curriculum. A passion for your subject and a commitment to extracurricular activities is essential. 

Applicants must be fully aligned with the school’s values and ethos as set out in this document and on our website: www.arkgreenwichfreeschool.org.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact lcripps@arkgreenwich.org

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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 Ark Greenwich Free School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark Greenwich Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-greenwich-free-school

The opportunity to empower young people to grow and be successful is at the heart of everything we do. We provide the very best all-round education to prepare our scholars for the modern world. We are proud of our respectful and disciplined community where scholars and staff are safe and valued; a no-excuses ethos prevails; and aspirations are unashamedly sky-high. Our values of Ambition, Growth, Fellowship and Scholarship permeate all aspects of school life.

Our mission is to create a school of the highest standards that achieves this through recruiting and training excellent teachers and support staff and in developing a pastoral system that ensures no child is left behind.

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