Temporary Teacher of Mathematics p-t (0.6)

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (787)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-time (0.6)
• Contract type: Fixed term - January 2027 - August 2027
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We welcome applications from talented individuals who will work to ensure the successful implementation of the school and department’s vision and the continued development of the maths department. 

This role is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or somebody already teaching but ambitious to develop their career further in an exciting and rewarding setting. The successful candidate must have a wider love of mathematics and passion for sharing this with our students.

What the school offers its staff

Our school places the same importance on academic excellence as it does on mental wellbeing and the development of non-examined skills. Teachers are given the opportunity to develop and lead research opportunities; previous and current projects have been/are supported by the likes of the Royal Society, major pharmaceutical companies and various universities. These projects feed into the rich and varied offer delivered through the Langton Extended Curriculum, working to ensure that we help shape ambitious, confident, independent and creative students, ready to take their place in society.

If you have a passion for mathematics that you want to share with motivated and committed students, we welcome your application.

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.

Candidate Information Pack p-t 0.6 Temp Teacher of Mathematics.pdf - 1.75 MB (opens in new tab)

About Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School website
• Email address: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/simon-langton-girls-grammar-school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,200 students (with approx. 300 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred list for children.

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