Teacher of Mathematics
Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
21 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2026 a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join a successful and thriving team to teach Mathematics in this outstanding department.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Mikaela Blows, Head’s PA, at mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.
Further details and the application form are available at www.dhsb.org/recruitment.
To apply please complete and submit the school application form by 9.00am on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Interviews will be held later that week.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
What the school offers its staff
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We also recognise, respect and value differences and understand that diversity is a strength.
Further information about the job
The Department
The Maths Department at DHSB is made up of a team of friendly and supportive mathematics specialists. Wherever the timetable allows, each member of the department teaches a selection of classes from across the full range of age and ability groups.
The Curriculum
Students are taught Mathematics in tutor groups in Year 7 then set by attainment for the remainder of Key Stages 3 and 4. Class sizes in Years 7 and 8 are typically 30 students and between 15 and 30 in later years.
GCSE studies begin mid-way through Year 9, and students in the top GCSE sets also have the opportunity to sit the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths.
A Level Mathematics
A level Mathematics is a very popular choice at the school. Recent years have seen upwards of 100 students opting to study Maths in Year 12, with a further 15 to 20 opting to study Further Maths.
All permanent faculty staff are expected to teach the subject at A level, and the opportunity to teach at this level would exist for suitable candidates. Support and training is available and encouraged for staff teaching unfamiliar material for the first time.
Core Maths
In September 2020 the school introduced Core Maths for the first time and the take up has been excellent.
Results
GCSE grades are consistently outstanding with 100% of the current cohort expected to attain grades 5 to 9. 60 to 70% are typically expected to achieve a grade 7, 8 or 9.
Many students study Maths or Maths related subjects at university, with a number going on each year to study Mathematics at Oxford or Cambridge.
The Post
The post would suit a positive, enthusiastic and innovative teacher keen to work in a collaborative and supportive working environment with high professional standards and a strong work ethic.
Further Information
Please visit our weekly Head’s Blog at https://www.dhsb.org/heads-blog and the school’s X account @dhsboys to read more about our recent activities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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)About Devonport High School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Devonport High School for Boys website
- Email address
- mikaela.blows@dhsb.org
- Phone number
- 01752 208787
Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.
Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.
Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.
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