Teacher of Maths

Chatham Grammar, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Maths job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Mathematics Teacher to join our supportive and successful department on a full-time, permanent basis at Chatham Grammar.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and experienced teacher with specialist knowledge of Mathematics. You will be passionate about inspiring students, committed to ongoing professional development, and eager to create engaging and challenging learning experiences. With a positive attitude and a resilient nature, you will help students build confidence in their mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.

At Chatham Grammar, our Mathematics department is committed to fostering a love of learning through high-quality teaching and extra-curricular opportunities. We encourage students to see how Mathematics connects to real-life situations and future careers. As part of a Trust with strong links to the University of Kent, we offer excellent opportunities for professional development and collaboration.

Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong subject knowledge in Maths and a commitment to outstanding teaching

Passion for education and belief in the potential of every student

Collaborative, reflective, and adaptable professional approach

Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people

Experience teaching across Key Stages 3-5

The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat.

Chatham Grammar offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers. It benefits from being part of the University of Kent Academies Trust and has a current Ofsted rating of Good. Chatham Grammar is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.chathamgrammar.org.uk/.

How to Apply

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We review applications as they are received and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

For all enquiries, please contact the UKAT Recruitment Coordinator.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the Trust will also conduct a one-time online search for shortlisted candidates. This helps identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the selection process. This search will be carried out by trained staff members, and no adverse judgement will be made for candidates with limited or no online footprint.

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

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Chatham Grammar

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 950 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chatham Grammar website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chatham-grammar

Chatham Grammar (CG) is a selective 11 – 19 girls academy (with a mixed sixth form) whose Lead Sponsor is the University of Kent. Chatham Grammar is part of the established University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT).

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