Teacher of Mathematics

The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Mathematics job summary

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Required September 2026

The Norton Knatchbull School is looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Mathematics to start in September 2026. This is a full-time position, although part-time applications will also be considered.

The successful applicant will have the ability to teach Mathematics up to and including GCSE. We welcome applicants who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a strong department.

The Maths Department in NKS is a high performing department where colleagues are extremely supportive of each other and work together effectively. They see their role as equipping our students with excellent maths skills for the next phase of their lives whether that is A Level, university, or work. They seek to provide learning that enables students to become confident with their maths skills, whilst enjoying the subject.

The Maths Department aspires for all of our students to succeed. Students achieve excellent exam results both at GCSE and at A level. This is achieved by a team of committed maths specialist teachers. All of the teachers in the department have the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages and there are additional opportunities to teach further maths at both GCSE and A Level.

For applicants currently serving as teachers, one of the referees should be your current Headteacher or Acting Headteacher.

Deadline for applications: 9am - Friday 1st May 2026

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received.

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has recently achieved the Race Charter Mark.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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

The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 The Norton Knatchbull School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Norton Knatchbull School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-norton-knatchbull-school

The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

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