Teacher of Maths

What skills and experience we're looking for

• QTS or equivalent (applicant may be working towards this)
• Good degree in a mathematical subject
• Good knowledge and understanding of pedagogy
• Strong subject knowledge
• Understands the core features of successful lesson planning
• Excellent classroom teacher who can lead by example
• Ability to make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Understands how to promote high standards of literacy and numeracy as appropriate to the subject
• Ability to secure the highest standards for all students
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own work to meet deadlines and ensure most effective use of time
• Ability to reflect on own practice, critically evaluate and plan strategically for improvement
• Experience of securing effective professional development for oneself
• Ability to think on feet, work on own initiative and find solutions to problems
• Good interpersonal skills with strong two‑way communication
• Ability to inspire, motivate others and build confidence in the classroom
• Ability to work as a member of a team, make decisions, implement them and be accountable
• Ability to handle conflict and change with optimism and resilience
• Ability to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Commitment to upholding the school ethos including spiritual life, use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Demands ambitious standards for all students; belief in the potential of everyone to learn and develop
• Values all children equally
• Values research and an evidence‑based approach to teaching
• Conducts oneself with humour, diplomacy and integrity
• Willingness to contribute to extra‑curricular activities
• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment across KS3, KS4 (and KS5)
• An awareness of current subject‑related developments and research
• A resilient disposition to cope with the demands of teaching new GCSE (and A‑level specifications) and managing coursework deadlines

• Notre Dame the ongoing professional development of all staff is a key priority. Our view is that we can always improve, not because we are not good enough but because we can be even better at what we do and that this in turn will ensure the very best outcomes for our students. We also aim to help staff to be ready for their ‘next step’ in their careers whatever that might be.
• Have an ethos of ‘learning together’ through joint practice development which is conducted in a supportive and developmental way. Staff are encouraged to take risks and use research and evidence based approaches to improve their classroom practice.
• Encourage staff to be reflective and take the lead in their own professional development so that their individual needs are met.
• Assign Learning improvement coaches to all departments to provide bespoke training and development.
• Have an ECT programme to fully support those new to the profession. This involves meeting together in groups to share and develop best practice and working with a coach on an individual basis.
• Provide trainee mentoring programmes for those moving in to new positions for example middle and senior leadership.

We are looking to appoint to the following post from September 2026:

Teacher of Maths

Full Time/Permanent
Teaches pay scale MPS/UPS

A well‑qualified and innovative Teacher of Maths is required to join a highly successful and forward‑thinking department. The candidate should be well motivated and willing to contribute to the development of the subject curriculum, the quality of teaching and the pastoral life within Notre High Dame School. The ability to teach A‑Level Maths is desirable.

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

For further details and an application pack please visit www.notredame‑‑vacancies or e‑mail recruitment@notredame‑

Completed application forms and Consent to Obtain References forms should be sent to r by the closing date below.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 12noon on Thursday 29th January 2026

Interviews to take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Notre Dame High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a self‑disclosure is required for applicants shortlisted for interview. Notre Dame expects all candidates to familiarise themselves with our Safeguarding Policy which can be found on the school website redame‑‑the‑school/school‑policies.