Second in Mathematics
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6341cf0f-cd7b-4164-b25e-bcd4c0e7dfb2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, positive, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our successful Mathematics Department as Second in Mathematics. The post will provide the ideal preparation for a suitable candidate who wishes to be a Head of Department in the future. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging Mathematics curriculum and aspire to be a beacon for practice in Mathematics education. This isa great opportunity to join a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking department where you will be supported to develop your practice. The Derby High School has formed strong links with the North West1 Maths Hub and is the base for much of their CPD offer in Bury.
What the school offers its staff
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester with a range of good transportation links from Lancashire and Yorkshire. Year-on-year, our students make exceptional progress and we are the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. Alongside this, our most recent validated Mathematics results showed positive progress for all pupils including disadvantaged students. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School, are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
We believe that The Derby High School isa great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:
• A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• A school that has high expectations of all who work here
• A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• Collaboration within the department and with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Mathematics teaching and learning
• Research on local and national Mathematics projects
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, positive, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our successful Mathematics Department as Second in Mathematics. The post will provide the ideal preparation for a suitable candidate who wishes to be a Head of Department in the future. We are passionate about delivering a high quality and engaging Mathematics curriculum and aspire to be a beacon for practice in Mathematics education. This isa great opportunity to join a dedicated, hardworking and forward-thinking department where you will be supported to develop your practice. The Derby High School has formed strong links with the North West1 Maths Hub and is the base for much of their CPD offer in Bury.
What the school offers its staff
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester with a range of good transportation links from Lancashire and Yorkshire. Year-on-year, our students make exceptional progress and we are the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. Alongside this, our most recent validated Mathematics results showed positive progress for all pupils including disadvantaged students. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School, are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
We believe that The Derby High School isa great place to work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:
• A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• A school that has high expectations of all who work here
• A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• A supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• A school that works effectively with all stakeholders
• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• Collaboration within the department and with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Mathematics teaching and learning
• Research on local and national Mathematics projects
We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.