Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (581)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover) job summary

Inspire confidence. Unlock potential. Shape futures through mathematics.

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful and supportive Mathematics Department on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 depending on experience. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher, you will join a department committed to academic excellence, high expectations and ensuring every student achieves their full potential. Drawing on the school's ethos of promoting outstanding teaching, intellectual curiosity and high standards, the successful candidate will play a full role in the life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong degree in Mathematics or a related subject and holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Is passionate about Mathematics and able to communicate that enthusiasm to young people.
• Delivers engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons that inspire a love of learning.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Is committed to supporting students of all abilities to make excellent progress.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the wider life of the school.

In return, we offer:

• Motivated, enthusiastic and high-achieving students.
• A welcoming and supportive team of colleagues.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to further develop your practice.
• A strong culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school community.

If you are passionate about Mathematics and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We reserve the right to form a shortlist once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1508 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hertfordshire-essex-high-school-and-science-college-bishop-s-stortford

Focused on delivering Excellence for All, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School provides a vibrant and welcoming working environment in a popular, non-selective school with an excellent academic record. Rated as an ‘outstanding school with an outstanding sixth form’ in our last Ofsted inspection, Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.

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