Maths Teacher

Job Title: Teacher of Maths

Contract type : Permanent

FTE : 0.8

Exam groups : GCSE

Location : Downend School

Downend School is excited to be recruiting for a Maths Teacher from September 2026 to join our ambitious, collaborative faculty. This position would be suitable for an ECT, we have an exceptional focus on staff development and can offer support and guidance throughout the first couple of years of your teaching career. If you are further along in your teaching journey, we’d still love to hear from you!

About the role

The Maths department has an ambitious, well sequenced and knowledge-led curriculum which both supports and challenges students throughout. Diagnostic questions, deliberate practice and worked examples are embedded throughout our schemes of work. We have a bank of central lesson resources which support our staff with planning, foster collaboration and help embed consistency through the department.

We pride ourselves on our CPD support, both at school and Trust level. We also have a central trust education team who support and deliver high quality training. In addition, we deliver comprehensive ECT induction in association with the Five Counties Teaching Schools Hubs Alliance and Ambition Institute.

About you

You’re a dynamic, motivated Maths teacher who brings expertise, energy and high expectations to every lesson. You will:

Hold QTS and have experience teaching across the full age and ability range.

Bring excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum and a passion for high‑quality teaching.

Plan engaging, creative lessons that challenge every learner to achieve their best.

Use a range of strategies to promote deep understanding and spark curiosity.

Be agile and proactive, showing initiative in a busy school environment.

Be ICT‑proficient and confident using technology to enhance learning.

Build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues across the Trust.

Be personable, approachable and a consistent role model

Set high expectations and give clear, constructive feedback that drives progress.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with CSET policies.

About Downend School

At Downend School we provide a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment that aims to inspire and empower young people to grasp opportunity; to reach their potential and excel; to develop responsibility and integrity and to respect themselves and others.

We have a strong ethos based on our core PRIDE values of participation, respect, identity, determination and excellence. We set standards high and aim to nurture young people who are well equipped to become active and positive members of the school community and to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a time of rapid change.

Our curriculum is ambitious and well taught, using The Downend Lesson to ensure a consistent approach to cl