Maths Teacher / Head of Department

Job description / Role

Job overview

Due to our continued growth, we seek to appoint an outstanding maths teacher for a January 2026 start. For the right candidate there is an opportunity to lead the department.

We are looking for certain qualities:

• Experienced specialist maths teacher using the English National Curriculum at secondary level including iGCSE and Key Stage 5.
• Skilled in the best global educational practices.
• Committed to developing and inspiring every student, to believe that they can and will succeed.
• Connects with pupils and teaches engaging lessons to form happy, creative and confident learners.
• Tech-savvy, and fluent in using technology to extend and enrich each student’s learning experience.
• Outstanding role models who embody our core values.
• Passionate about providing enriched learning opportunities for children in and out of the classroom.
• Is committed to their own CPD.
• Excellent communicators who can ignite a passion for learning in our students.
• Strong academic background, work ethic, well-organised having excellent interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified candidate holding as a minimum, a B.Ed. or a B.A & PGCE and QTS.

Application process:

If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.

Please apply with your supporting statement, CV and details of 3 referees, one of which must be your most recent employer.

Due to the anticipated large number of applications, we will only contact those who are shortlisted for the initial conversation which will be held via Microsoft Teams.

The closing date for applications is the 30th of December 2025. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be January 2026.

Capital School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We adhere to safe recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including reference checks, identity verification, internet screening, and criminal record checks.