Teacher of Maths - Maternity Cover

Oakwood School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2025

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: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 Year - - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMPS/UPS - Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about teaching Maths? We are seeking a dedicated Maths Teacher to join our team and inspire students at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. There is, however, a possibility that this may become a permanent role. Applications are welcome from ECTs or experienced teachers.

Maths is a thriving subject with the percentage of students consistently achieving in line with national averages for GCSE grades 9-7 and 9-5, and consistently above average for 9-4 grades.

We are looking for a colleague who is:

• A highly successful classroom practitioner
• Enthusiastic and hardworking team player
• Able to achieve high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress
• Inspirational with the ability to motivate students

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive wellbeing committee
• Free on-site parking
• Electric charging point
• Close proximity to the mainline station
• Plentiful staff enrichment activities

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.

The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. There is, however, a possibility that this may become a permanent role.

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.

Upload additional documents

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Maths Teacher Job Description.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Maths Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood School website
• Email address: recruitment@oakwood.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01293 785363
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-school-horley

Oakwood is a large and expanding school of over 1600 students. We have split the population into ‘Years’ which enables the students to be cared for in smaller units. Each student also belongs to a House and we encourage a community ethos. The students are loyal and enjoy the friendly rivalry around House activities. Their personal development is also central to the school ethos.

Our priority is to shape our school to fit the students’ needs and aspirations, rather than fit students to the school. For this reason, we adopt the Pathways Approach, where we help students ‘Learn to Learn’. Opportunities for elements of vocational pathways exist as well as accelerated progress and Gifted and Talented opportunities.

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