Teacher of Mathematics

Carterton Community College, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

Carterton Community College is entering an exciting new chapter under new leadership. With a renewed sense of purpose and ambition, the school is on a journey of improvement and growth, placing high-quality teaching, strong relationships and an enriching curriculum at the heart of everything we do.

As part of this journey, we are redesigning our curriculum to ensure that all students are able to engage in rich, meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, deepen understanding and prepare them for future success. Mathematics is central to this vision.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to join our established and committed Mathematics team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitioner who is passionate about Mathematics and ready to develop their leadership skills, supporting the strategic direction of the faculty alongside the Head of Mathematics.

The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire and transform young people’s lives through a genuine love of Mathematics, both within and beyond the classroom. You will be enthusiastic about enriching learning through extra-curricular activities, clubs, competitions and wider opportunities, igniting student’s passion to see the relevance, beauty and power of Mathematics in the real world.

Our ambition is to make school unmissable. This calls for passionate, driven staff who are deeply committed to the wellbeing and welfare of every student. While the role will be challenging, it presents an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take the next step on their leadership journey.

The Role

You will:

Teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3, 4 (and 5 but not essential , delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning.

Play a key role in raising standards of attainment and progress across the Mathematics curriculum.

Contribute to the ongoing curriculum redesign, ensuring challenge, coherence and engagement for all learners.

Inspire a love of learning in Mathematics through innovative teaching and enrichment opportunities.

Engage positively in the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular provision.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a thorough and secure knowledge of the Mathematics curriculum.

Demonstrate excellent experience across Key Stages 3, 4 (and 5 but not essential).

Show passion, determination and high expectations for all students.

Have experience of planning and delivering a challenging and engaging curriculum.

Be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Have a genuine desire to make a positive and lasting impact on students’ lives.

In return, we offer:

A supportive and positive school under new leadership, with clear vision and high aspirations.

A culture built on shared values and strong relationships.

High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

A well-resourced Mathematics department with high-quality Chromebooks.

Friendly, welcoming students who are keen to learn.

Committed, professional and collaborative colleagues.

Carterton Community College is a rural college with a real sense of community, bordering the Cotswolds and within easy commuting distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school.

For further details and an application form, please email: recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk or apply directly on MyNewTerm.

Closing date: 12th April 2026

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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 Carterton Community College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 743 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carterton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carterton-community-college

Carterton Community College is a rural college, with a real sense of community, bordering the Cotswolds and within easy commuting distance of Oxford, Cheltenham and Swindon.

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