Teacher of Maths

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will

• Be an excellent teacher of Mathematics with high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for delivering engaging lessons
• Use assessment effectively to secure progress for all learners
• Be committed to raising standards and improving outcomes
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and pastoral support
• Be keen to work collaboratively within a high-performing team

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A successful and well-resourced Mathematics department
• Motivated students who are keen to learn
• A strong culture of professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A £2,000 retention payment after two years’ employment

Further details about the role

Teacher of Mathematics

£2,000 retention payment after two years’ employment

Inspire Excellence. Shape Futures. Advance Your Career.

Are you an ambitious and passionate Mathematics teacher looking to develop your career within a thriving, high-performing and supportive department?

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics to join our outstanding team at OPGS,a successful and highly aspirational school with a culture of excellence,innovationand professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the school’smany high performingdepartments, where students are highly motivated, behaviour is exemplary and outcomes are exceptional.

This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking school where you can genuinely develop your career, contribute to an exceptional department and make a lasting impact on young people.

The Mathematics department is proud to have again surpassed their achievement and again received the highest Maths results in the school’s history, reflecting the strength of teaching, the ambition of our curriculum and the relentless commitment of our staff team. We are looking for a teacher who shares our passion for academic excellence and who is excited by the opportunity to inspire highly able learners to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Whether you are an early career teacher looking for outstanding support and development, or an experienced practitioner seeking the next step in your leadership journey, this role offers genuine opportunities for progression. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A highly collaborative, ambitious and supportive Mathematics department
• Exceptional CPD and instructional coaching opportunities
• Clear pathways into leadership within the department and across the wider school
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school initiatives and strategic development
• Potential TLR opportunities for candidates with the experience, expertise and ambition to lead key areas
• The chance to work in a culture where staff development is prioritised and talent is recognised
• A highly able student intake with a strong culture of academic success and aspiration

We are committed to recognising, nurturing and developing talent at every stage of a teacher’s career. For the right candidates, there are excellent opportunities to develop leadership responsibilities both within the Mathematics department and across the wider school through TLR positions, pastoral leadership and whole-school strategic roles. We actively encourage staff to shape initiatives, lead areas of innovation and contribute to the continued development of our highly ambitious school community. Whether your aspirations lie in curriculum leadership, teaching and learning, pastoral care or whole-school improvement, OPGS provides a culture where professional ambition is supported and where talented staff are empowered to make a genuine impact on the lives of our young people. Our unwavering commitment is to provide students with the highest quality education and opportunities possible, and we are looking for colleagues who are excited to play a leading role in that mission.

Please visit our website www.opgs.org for further information. To apply, please send your completed application form and covering letter to the Headteacher, via Mrs J Nichol at jnichol@opgs.org by the closing date of 18th May 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.

OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

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.