Teacher of Mathematics and Second in Faculty
Carterton Community College, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1BU18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TMS/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 and Second in Faculty 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, delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
- Support the Head of Mathematics Faculty in the strategic leadership and development of the department.
- 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.
- Show passion, determination and high expectations for all students.
- Have experience of planning and delivering a challenging and engaging curriculum.
- Be ready to consolidate or begin a leadership journey, supporting faculty development.
- Be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Have a genuine desire to make a positive and lasting impact on students’ lives.
What the school offers its staff
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
Closing date: 15th March 2026
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- Email address
- recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01993 841611
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.
Arranging a visit to Carterton Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carterton.oxon.sch.uk.
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