Temporary Teacher of Maths - maternity cover
Walthamstow School for Girls, London, E17 9RZThis job expired on 13 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to two terms, starting as soon as possible - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale - Outer London
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a temporary role, to start as soon as possible. for a period of up to two terms to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team which continues to achieve excellent examination results. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate creativity as well as excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
What the school offers its staff
One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
Structured and regular CPD sessions
In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we are piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in2025
Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace (in summer!)
The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
Regular wellbeing surveys and meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
Employee Assistance: free 24-hour confidential counselling, help and information service
Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
Cycle 2 work scheme
Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest, regularly using computers, are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee in the staff room
Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Walthamstow School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 890 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Walthamstow School for Girls website
- Email address
- recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085099446
Walthamstow School for Girls is a mainstream, non-denominational secondary school for girls aged 11-16. It is situated in Walthamstow, East London, and it has 900 pupils on its roll.
Walthamstow School for Girls' motto is “Neglect not the gift that is thee”. The secondary school has an exceptional track record of academic excellence, which is achieved through high expectations, inspirational teaching and learning experiences.
The school offers strong pastoral support, plus regular monitoring, target setting and dialogue with students and parents/carers. It is consistently among the top-performing non-selective schools in the country and the pupils take great pride in their school.
Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.
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