Teacher of Maths

Church Stretton School, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful and supportive department.

Working closely with an experienced and collaborative team, this is a genuinely collegiate post. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas, engage in professional dialogue and refine your practice as part of a shared commitment to high-quality mathematics teaching.

Mathematics is a core subject within the school, with a clear focus on developing students’ fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build secure understanding over time, enabling students to apply their knowledge confidently in a range of contexts.

You will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to a curriculum that develops strong foundations in number and algebra alongside opportunities for students to apply mathematics through reasoning and problem-solving.

The department places a strong emphasis on clarity of explanation, structured practice and the development of students’ confidence in tackling increasingly complex problems.

You will be supported to deliver well-planned lessons while also contributing to ongoing curriculum refinement. The department works with shared curriculum materials and clear schemes of learning, supporting consistency while reducing unnecessary workload.

This role would particularly suit a teacher who values professional growth within a department that prioritises consistency, collaboration and high expectations.

Whether you are early in your career or bring significant experience, you will be supported to develop your practice and contribute meaningfully to the department.

What the school offers its staff

You will join a supportive team within a well-resourced department, with access toshared curriculum materials and a collaborative approach to planning and teaching.

As a school and as part of TrustEd Schools, we place a strong emphasis onprofessional development and career progression, supporting colleagues to grow aspractitioners and leaders at every stage. Early Career Teachers and experiencedteachers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Maths Advert April 2026.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

Maths at Church Stretton School.pdf - 72.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Maths teacher JD.pdf - 105 KB (opens in new tab)

Trust Application for Employment.docx - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Church Stretton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 538 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Stretton School website
• Email address: admin@csschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01694 722209
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-stretton-school-church-stretton

Church Stretton Secondary School, part of the Trust-Ed Schools Partnership

Arranging a visit to Church Stretton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@csschool.co.uk.

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