Teacher of Mathematics

Location: Barking & Dagenham, East/Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January Start

An ambitious, fast-improving secondary school and Sixth Form in the East London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is seeking a sharp, enthusiastic, and dynamic Teacher of Mathematics to join their dedicated STEM faculty starting in January. This is a stellar opportunity for a maths specialist, whether an experienced practitioner eager to drive high standards or a passionate Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate logical reasoning, numerical fluency, and problem-solving excellence across an energetic student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Mathematics, you will transform abstract numerical concepts into clear, engaging, and applicable skills. Joining the department for the spring term, you will deliver high-impact, structured lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Mathematics), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics / Further Maths / Core Maths), fostering deep spatial, algebraic, and statistical understanding.

• Start Date: January

• Environment: A supportive Outer London secondary school with modern learning spaces, interactive display technology, and a strong whole-school commitment to STEM development

• Culture: A highly collaborative, well-resourced Mathematics department featuring shared digital lesson frameworks, structured numeracy initiatives, and supportive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, engaging Mathematics lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that build conceptual fluency, analytical thinking, and multi-step problem-solving skills.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national examinations using data-driven tracking, targeted exam coaching, and diagnostic feedback routines.

• Embed real-world mathematical applications, financial reasoning, and STEM links into daily teaching to ignite interest and build confidence.

• Monitor, track, and evaluate student progress, applying targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring mathematicians while scaffolding core numeracy for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as UKMT Maths Challenge prep, chess and logic clubs, maths mentoring schemes, and university STEM application support.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Mathematics teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level Pure, Mechanics, or Statistics teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Mathematics examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR).

• Excellent classroom presence, refined questioning techniques, and an infectious enthusiasm for mathematical inquiry and problem-solving.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Coordination or Numeracy Leadership.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding for a smooth January transition, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, analytical Mathematics specialist ready to make an immediate impact from January at a dynamic secondary school in Barking, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.