Menu

Teacher of Maths

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Location: Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a09fda14-8033-4c74-8839-9ad1baecd24b

Apply for this job

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to rising student numbers and an oversubscribed Year 7 intake for September 2026, we are expanding our team and seeking an exceptional Teacher of Maths to join Court Fields School. We want an inspiring, enthusiastic educator who brings energy to the classroom and a passion for building mathematical confidence in young people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, supportive Maths Department and make a real impact on students’ learning and progress.

For the right candidate there is also an opportunity to lead Numeracy across the school. We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Whole School Numeracy Lead to champion numeracy across our school. This role involves driving a consistent, whole school approach to mathematical skills, supporting colleagues to embed numeracy within their subject areas, and promoting a culture where numeracy is valued by all learners. The successful candidate will analyse data to identify priority areas, deliver high quality staff training, and ensure students develop the confidence and skills needed to access the full curriculum.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a passion for inclusive and adaptive teaching practice
• Is a strong practitioner with a good grasp of pedagogy
• Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential
• Is highly literate and numerate
• Has a sound knowledge of the KS3 and 4 National Curricula
• Has experience of teaching GCSE Mathematics
• Has a good understanding of curriculum design

What the school offers its staff

Court Fields’ staff and students are committed to our school, where every child, regardless of background, achieves well, feels they belong to our community and fully participates in school life, to develop character and the resilience to succeed. We are determined to continue to make a positive difference as a central part of our thriving local community, and to build on the significant development of the last few years. We are also part of the thriving Blackdown Education Partnership, which includes 6 secondary schools and 6 primary schools across Devon and Somerset.

You would be joining a thriving and passionate team, with a diverse range of subjects and pedagogical knowledge, academic interests and expertise.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Apply for this job