Teacher of Maths
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ratton Secondary School, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Downs Learning Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
As a Teacher of Maths at Ratton School, you will play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student progress and achievement.
Reporting to the Curriculum Leader, you will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, effective teaching skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. The role involves not only delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students but also actively contributing to the school’s ethos and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teaching & Curriculum: Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that cater to a diverse range of abilities and learning needs. Implement engaging teaching methods and make strategic use of assessment to support student progress.
• Student Support: Provide individualised support to students, including those with special educational needs, higher abilities or disadvantaged backgrounds, to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
• Pastoral Care: Serve as a Form Tutor, supporting students’ well-being and fostering a positive school experience by encouraging full participation in school life and addressing any concerns in collaboration with pastoral staff.
• Professional Collaboration: Work closely with department staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives and engage with parents and the wider community through events such as Parents’ Evenings and Open Days.
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence students’ academic journeys and make a meaningful contribution to Ratton School’s vibrant community. The role may evolve to adapt to school needs, providing ongoing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the school’s collaborative framework.
In addition to their core responsibilities, the Teacher of Maths will be expected to uphold the safeguarding and welfare of students at all times, in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
Reporting to the Curriculum Leader, you will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, effective teaching skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. The role involves not only delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students but also actively contributing to the school’s ethos and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Teaching & Curriculum: Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that cater to a diverse range of abilities and learning needs. Implement engaging teaching methods and make strategic use of assessment to support student progress.
• Student Support: Provide individualised support to students, including those with special educational needs, higher abilities or disadvantaged backgrounds, to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
• Pastoral Care: Serve as a Form Tutor, supporting students’ well-being and fostering a positive school experience by encouraging full participation in school life and addressing any concerns in collaboration with pastoral staff.
• Professional Collaboration: Work closely with department staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives and engage with parents and the wider community through events such as Parents’ Evenings and Open Days.
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence students’ academic journeys and make a meaningful contribution to Ratton School’s vibrant community. The role may evolve to adapt to school needs, providing ongoing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the school’s collaborative framework.
In addition to their core responsibilities, the Teacher of Maths will be expected to uphold the safeguarding and welfare of students at all times, in line with school policies and statutory requirements.