Teacher of Maths

Coombe House School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Maths teacher to inspire students across all abilities. The successful applicant will join a collaborative department focused on raising achievement and delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum. This permanent, full-time role will commence in Easter 2026, offering excellent professional development and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent professional learning opportunities

Career development including funded NPQ qualifications

Benefits such as funded counselling and medical support

Qualifications

• Teach mathematics across the whole ability range in KS3 and KS4.
• Potential to teach mathematics at KS5 for suitable candidates.
• High expectations of self and be a role model.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of numbers in students.
• Enhance maths teaching collaboratively.
• Deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Empathy

Patience

Outstanding teaching ability

Job description

Can you connect learning in Maths to the real world in real-time and inspire a love of numbers in the next generation?

Do you wish to be part of a team where learning provides opportunities to explore, experiment and reflect?

If you are an innovative Maths teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the desire and commitment to raise the achievement of pupils at all levels, come and join our team.

We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities. We are a happy, forward-thinking, creative and collegiate staff body and you will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.

MPR/UPR

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required for Easter 2026

To be successful you will need to:

• Be able to teach mathematics across the whole ability range in KS3 and KS4. There is the potential to teach mathematics at KS5 for a candidate with suitable experience
• Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.
• Possess outstanding teaching ability
• Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
• Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’
• Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others
• Play a pivotal part in the Maths Department

Why this Maths role above others?

Our Maths team works collaboratively to enhance maths teaching. Raising levels of achievement in maths and increasing appreciation of the power and wonder of maths. The department thrives on delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum in well-resourced classrooms.

The successful applicant will be part of a team that has a variety of specialised teachers, all offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos. They go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

Idsall School is at the centre of the community of Shifnal with excellent links to sports, business, and partner primary schools. We are committed to equipping all pupils with the skills and experiences that will prepare them for life.

As part of The Marches Academy Trust, we have access to a network of support and challenge, ensuring we are operating at the forefront of educational thinking.

We offer:

• A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all.
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

Further details about this vacancy and an application form are available on the school website. (Please note we do not accept CV’s).

If you have any other queries please email Mrs L Pinchin, PA to the Headteacher on [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 12 th January 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Idsall School

Louise Pinchin

[e-mail]

Coppice Green Lane
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8PD

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).