Teacher of Maths
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94f134c2-570b-4f18-b71e-acd80fe2cf92 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thornden School is seeking an exceptional individual to join our high‑performing Maths department. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
We warmly welcome ECTs and offer an excellent, structured induction programme to help you thrive in your first teaching role. At Thornden, you will benefit from:
• A dedicated subject mentor with regular protected meeting time
• A reduced timetable and protected CPD/development time
• High‑quality ECF-aligned training
• Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the department and wider school
• Strong, consistent behaviour systems, enabling you to focus on teaching
• A nurturing, team‑based culture that values new teachers and invests in their confidence
• A well‑resourced Maths department with shared schemes of work, teaching materials and collaborative planning
• Clear and supportive pathways for career progression within Thornden and across HISP Trust
We are committed to helping you grow into a confident, skilled and fulfilled practitioner.
About the role:
• Teach high‑quality Maths lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Contribute to raising standards of progress and achievement in the Maths department
• Promote learning through excellent subject knowledge and relationships
• Maintain high levels of professionalism
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment through robust safeguarding practice
We are seeking an individual who has:
• Vision, enthusiasm, and a passion for supporting student success
• High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
• A professional and positive approach
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience
• A sense of humour and perspective
• A willingness to engage fully in school life
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to our in‑house Teaching School
• Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
• Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Our school prides itself on fostering a positive, collaborative ethos where staff are well supported and students are ambitious, motivated, and proud of their achievements.
Further details about the role
About Thornden School
Salary: MPR / UPR
Hours:Full-time (32.44 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Maths
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026, midday
Interview Date:Friday 6th February 2026
About Thornden School:
Thornden is a popular, oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area, with around 1,470 students on roll. We have a strong ethos of ambition and high expectations for all. Our students’ achievements extend far beyond the classroom, with many progressing to excel at local colleges and in higher education.
About HISP Trust:
HISP MAT is committed to creating excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential.
With a growing family of schools across the region, we are proud to be outward‑facing and research‑informed, hosting both a Research School and two Teaching School Hubs. We also offer exceptional training routes through the Hampshire SCITT Partnership and strong career development pathways for staff at all stages.
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Thornden School is seeking an exceptional individual to join our high‑performing Maths department. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
We warmly welcome ECTs and offer an excellent, structured induction programme to help you thrive in your first teaching role. At Thornden, you will benefit from:
• A dedicated subject mentor with regular protected meeting time
• A reduced timetable and protected CPD/development time
• High‑quality ECF-aligned training
• Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the department and wider school
• Strong, consistent behaviour systems, enabling you to focus on teaching
• A nurturing, team‑based culture that values new teachers and invests in their confidence
• A well‑resourced Maths department with shared schemes of work, teaching materials and collaborative planning
• Clear and supportive pathways for career progression within Thornden and across HISP Trust
We are committed to helping you grow into a confident, skilled and fulfilled practitioner.
About the role:
• Teach high‑quality Maths lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Contribute to raising standards of progress and achievement in the Maths department
• Promote learning through excellent subject knowledge and relationships
• Maintain high levels of professionalism
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment through robust safeguarding practice
We are seeking an individual who has:
• Vision, enthusiasm, and a passion for supporting student success
• High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
• A professional and positive approach
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience
• A sense of humour and perspective
• A willingness to engage fully in school life
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to our in‑house Teaching School
• Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
• Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Our school prides itself on fostering a positive, collaborative ethos where staff are well supported and students are ambitious, motivated, and proud of their achievements.
Further details about the role
About Thornden School
Salary: MPR / UPR
Hours:Full-time (32.44 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Maths
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026, midday
Interview Date:Friday 6th February 2026
About Thornden School:
Thornden is a popular, oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area, with around 1,470 students on roll. We have a strong ethos of ambition and high expectations for all. Our students’ achievements extend far beyond the classroom, with many progressing to excel at local colleges and in higher education.
About HISP Trust:
HISP MAT is committed to creating excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential.
With a growing family of schools across the region, we are proud to be outward‑facing and research‑informed, hosting both a Research School and two Teaching School Hubs. We also offer exceptional training routes through the Hampshire SCITT Partnership and strong career development pathways for staff at all stages.
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.