Teacher of Maths
Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- ECT/MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the relocation of a valued member of our team, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring Maths Teacher to join our dedicated and collaborative department. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or at the beginning of your teaching career, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise, share your ideas and take the next steps in your professional journey within a welcoming and supportive school community.
We have an ambitious maths department committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring pupils to engage, achieve and thrive across the curriculum. Our team of nine specialist teachers bring a wealth of expertise, combining traditional and progressive teaching methods to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Our department benefits from excellent resources with dedicated classrooms equipped with large interactive screens and access to iPads to support effective teaching. The department makes use of a range of high-quality teaching and learning resources including White Rose Maths, Sparks and other online resources to support learning both in the classroom and at home.
Beyond the classroom, the department runs a range of clubs and enrichment activities to help pupils build their confidence, understanding and discover the enjoyment of mathematics.
We believe in investing in our staff as well as our pupils and alongside wider school CPD opportunities we run our own in house subject specific sessions providing regular opportunities to share best practice, deepen subject knowledge and explore effective approaches to teaching and learning. Collaboration is central to the way we work, and you will be joining a team that values fresh ideas, supports one another and is committed to continuous improvement
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
- Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge pupils in order for them to excel academically
- Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves and pupils
- Have excellent subject knowledge
- Be willing to teach across the full age range of pupils; year 7 to year 11
- Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
- Teach a standard timetable allocation
- Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Curriculum Leader
- Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children
- Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
- Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures
Person Specification:
- Good degree in a directly related subject (desirable)
- Thorough knowledge of the (11-16) subject Curriculum up to GCSE
- Recognised teaching qualification, such as QTS, PGCE, or equivalent experience
- Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
- Good level of IT literacy
- Be capable of delivering inspirational and adaptive lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
- Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with pupils
- Have excellent and effective classroom management skills
- Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
What the school offers its staff
- Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses
- To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
- A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
- Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
- Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
- Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’
- Onsite parking
- A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
- A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
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.
About Cove School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1007 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Cove School website
- Email address
- s.downham@coveschool.uk
- Phone number
- 01252 542397
Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.
We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.
Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.
We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.
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