Teacher of Mathematics
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5c0aaa2f-1838-4f6e-8e3b-12f5dba455e4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Successful and recent experience of teaching Mathematics to high-attaining students. - Essential
Successful and recent experience of teaching A-level Mathematics and/or/Further Mathematics - Desirable
Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design. - Desirable
Expertise in analysing student data - Desirable
Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications - Desirable
Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc. - Desirable
Excellent grades in A-level Mathematics - Essential
Good honours degree in Mathematics or closely related subject - Essential
Experience of Further Mathematics A-level either from studying or teaching the qualification - Essential
A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, DTLLS or equivalent) - Essential
Qualified Teacher Status/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status - Desirable
The ability to teach Mathematics to university entrance standards - Essential
An excellent classroom teacher - Essential
The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons - Essential
Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently and flexibly. - Essential
The ability to relate to and inspire your students to develop their talents. - Essential
The ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school. - Essential
The ability to enthuse and innovate. - Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Essential
Excellent organisational and administrative skills. - Essential
The ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments. - Essential
The ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation. - Essential
The ability to set and achieve high standards for yourself and for your students - Essential
Commitment to the educational vision and the mission of the Lancaster University School of Mathematics. - Essential
Profound and continuing interest in Mathematics - Essential
Commitment to self-development. - Essential
Commitment to a student-centred approach to the learning process - Essential
Ability to work effectively in a number of different teams - Essential
Positivity, resilience, reliability and integrity. - Essential
Have a commitment to Equality/Diversity and Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. - Essential
Have Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (following appointment). - Essential
Have the eligibility to work in the UK - Essential
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Lancaster School of Mathematics
We recruit the brightest and most talented Maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional students. The Maths School has a particular mission to reach out to under-represented communities and promote the study of Maths, not least to girls.
As part of the Rigby Education Trust, with Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College, students receive exceptional teaching, first-class facilities, and a high-quality enrichment programme that encourages the practical application of maths and brings in industry experts to the classroom. The curriculum is extended beyond Maths and Further Maths A Level to provide a stretching and inspiring education.
Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
Flu Vouchers
Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
Staff savings scheme
Further details about the role
Job Description
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)
Role Outline: The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality and enriching mathematics curriculum, ensuring the academic progress of students, promoting the subject more widely and encouraging the pursuit of university degrees and careers related to mathematics as well as supporting higher education applications. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be involved with our outreach work, inspiring students across the county to study mathematics at an advanced level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To contribute fully to the LUSoM mission and vision
• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve excellent student outcomes.
• To set, mark work and track progress of students in accordance with the school and departmental assessment policy.
• To plan and implement intervention strategies for students who are not making sufficient progress in the subject.
• To analyse internal assessment results, reflect carefully and critically on learning and teaching strategies in light of these, and make changes where appropriate with the support of the SLT
• To deliver engaging and inclusive lessons and other activities as part of the school’s outreach programme.
• To develop rapport with students and colleagues in order to facilitate the learning process.
• To contribute to the super and extra curricular programmes of the Maths school.
• To attend and contribute to team, full staff and other relevant meetings.
• To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students as appropriate, including attendance at consultation and open events.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
• To prepare and support students in their application for university, including the provision of UCAS references.
• To collaborate on the provision of internal and external CPD, and to contribute to subject and outreach specific professional development in learning, teaching and assessment.
• To undertake any feedback or additional professional development to ensure they are teaching excellent lessons.
• To contribute to the pastoral care of students as a form tutor
• To work with safeguarding as the cornerstone of all interactions with students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.
Person Specification
Successful and recent experience of teaching Mathematics to high-attaining students. - Essential
Successful and recent experience of teaching A-level Mathematics and/or/Further Mathematics - Desirable
Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design. - Desirable
Expertise in analysing student data - Desirable
Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications - Desirable
Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc. - Desirable
Excellent grades in A-level Mathematics - Essential
Good honours degree in Mathematics or closely related subject - Essential
Experience of Further Mathematics A-level either from studying or teaching the qualification - Essential
A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, DTLLS or equivalent) - Essential
Qualified Teacher Status/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status - Desirable
The ability to teach Mathematics to university entrance standards - Essential
An excellent classroom teacher - Essential
The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons - Essential
Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently and flexibly. - Essential
The ability to relate to and inspire your students to develop their talents. - Essential
The ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school. - Essential
The ability to enthuse and innovate. - Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Essential
Excellent organisational and administrative skills. - Essential
The ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments. - Essential
The ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation. - Essential
The ability to set and achieve high standards for yourself and for your students - Essential
Commitment to the educational vision and the mission of the Lancaster University School of Mathematics. - Essential
Profound and continuing interest in Mathematics - Essential
Commitment to self-development. - Essential
Commitment to a student-centred approach to the learning process - Essential
Ability to work effectively in a number of different teams - Essential
Positivity, resilience, reliability and integrity. - Essential
Have a commitment to Equality/Diversity and Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. - Essential
Have Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (following appointment). - Essential
Have the eligibility to work in the UK - Essential
What the school offers its staff
Why work at Lancaster School of Mathematics
We recruit the brightest and most talented Maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional students. The Maths School has a particular mission to reach out to under-represented communities and promote the study of Maths, not least to girls.
As part of the Rigby Education Trust, with Lancaster University and Cardinal Newman College, students receive exceptional teaching, first-class facilities, and a high-quality enrichment programme that encourages the practical application of maths and brings in industry experts to the classroom. The curriculum is extended beyond Maths and Further Maths A Level to provide a stretching and inspiring education.
Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
Flu Vouchers
Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
Staff savings scheme
Further details about the role
Job Description
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)
Role Outline: The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality and enriching mathematics curriculum, ensuring the academic progress of students, promoting the subject more widely and encouraging the pursuit of university degrees and careers related to mathematics as well as supporting higher education applications. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be involved with our outreach work, inspiring students across the county to study mathematics at an advanced level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• To contribute fully to the LUSoM mission and vision
• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve excellent student outcomes.
• To set, mark work and track progress of students in accordance with the school and departmental assessment policy.
• To plan and implement intervention strategies for students who are not making sufficient progress in the subject.
• To analyse internal assessment results, reflect carefully and critically on learning and teaching strategies in light of these, and make changes where appropriate with the support of the SLT
• To deliver engaging and inclusive lessons and other activities as part of the school’s outreach programme.
• To develop rapport with students and colleagues in order to facilitate the learning process.
• To contribute to the super and extra curricular programmes of the Maths school.
• To attend and contribute to team, full staff and other relevant meetings.
• To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students as appropriate, including attendance at consultation and open events.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
• To prepare and support students in their application for university, including the provision of UCAS references.
• To collaborate on the provision of internal and external CPD, and to contribute to subject and outreach specific professional development in learning, teaching and assessment.
• To undertake any feedback or additional professional development to ensure they are teaching excellent lessons.
• To contribute to the pastoral care of students as a form tutor
• To work with safeguarding as the cornerstone of all interactions with students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.