Teacher of Maths
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive and above average |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Perse School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A new opportunity at the Perse has arisen for a Teacher of Maths to start in September 2026. We are looking to appoint a high achieving graduate to join a supportive, dynamic and collegiate department. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for maths and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils, who are mainly of a high ability.
The department is composed of 25 teachers who are genuinely excited about maths and committed to using innovative methods to bring the subject to life for all our pupils. This is a very collegiate department, where the sharing of ideas and resources is the norm, ensuring the best teaching and learning occurs in lessons. The department benefits from its own department office too, which is helpful in facilitating this collaborative approach. While good ideas are shared freely there is an understanding that an excellent department is strengthened by embracing diverse approaches, and creativity on the part of individual teachers is encouraged. The Perse bucks national trends with unusually large numbers of pupils studying maths and science in the 6th form. Significant numbers of students go on to read these subjects, along with engineering, economics and others, at university with a high proportion at Oxbridge. Class sizes are generally up to 24 in years 7 – 11 for our highest attaining students but other classes are considerably smaller.
Public exam results regularly place The Perse in the top 30 schools nationally and in a typical year over 30 pupils will receive Oxbridge offers. The Perse enjoys a prestigious reputation and values a mixed approach to teaching and learning. We aim to respect tradition and innovation, industry and fun, and academic and personal growth. All teachers and pupils are required to demonstrate all-round excellence and contribute to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school.
At The Perse School, we value the well-being of all staff and offer a supportive environment that balances professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunity and work-life balance.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
Closing date: Monday 9th March at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
The department is composed of 25 teachers who are genuinely excited about maths and committed to using innovative methods to bring the subject to life for all our pupils. This is a very collegiate department, where the sharing of ideas and resources is the norm, ensuring the best teaching and learning occurs in lessons. The department benefits from its own department office too, which is helpful in facilitating this collaborative approach. While good ideas are shared freely there is an understanding that an excellent department is strengthened by embracing diverse approaches, and creativity on the part of individual teachers is encouraged. The Perse bucks national trends with unusually large numbers of pupils studying maths and science in the 6th form. Significant numbers of students go on to read these subjects, along with engineering, economics and others, at university with a high proportion at Oxbridge. Class sizes are generally up to 24 in years 7 – 11 for our highest attaining students but other classes are considerably smaller.
Public exam results regularly place The Perse in the top 30 schools nationally and in a typical year over 30 pupils will receive Oxbridge offers. The Perse enjoys a prestigious reputation and values a mixed approach to teaching and learning. We aim to respect tradition and innovation, industry and fun, and academic and personal growth. All teachers and pupils are required to demonstrate all-round excellence and contribute to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school.
At The Perse School, we value the well-being of all staff and offer a supportive environment that balances professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunity and work-life balance.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
Closing date: Monday 9th March at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.