Teacher of Maths

Silcoates; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful independent school is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Maths for a full-time position starting in April or September 2026. The role requires a strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students and may teach A-Level if experienced. The school emphasizes a commitment to extracurricular activities and positive behavior management techniques.

Qualifications

• Passionate about mathematics and teaching.
• Experience in teaching KS3 to KS4, A-Level preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging mathematics lessons.
• Support students' personal and academic development.
• Contribute to the School's ethos and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

ICT proficiency

Subject knowledge

Job description

Teacher of Maths – required for April or September 2026

Full time Silcoates School

Silcoates is a successful independent co-educational day school with a long and proud history. We achieve excellent academic results and offer a broad and stimulating variety of co-curricular activities

We are looking for a talented and dynamic Teacher of Mathematics to join our Faculty.

Silcoates is set in 52 acres of grounds in Wrenthorpe, near Wakefield, within easy reach of the M1 and M62, offering an all-through, fully co-educational day school experience for children from 3 to 18.

You should be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for your subject. You should be able to demonstrate extensive subject knowledge coupled with up to date knowledge of teaching and learning best practice. As well as teaching excellence, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a
commitment to the ethos and aims of the School and a commitment to co-curricular activities. You should have strong interpersonal and ICT skills and a good knowledge of positive behaviour management techniques. You should have a successful track record of teaching KS3 to KS4 and we can offer A-Level teaching for an experienced candidate, although this is not essential.

To apply, please download an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.