Maths Teacher
Maths Teacher – Part Time (3 Days Per Week)
Start Date: After October Half Term 2026
Contract: Until Christmas 2026 (with the potential to continue until July 2027)
Salary: Paid to Scale (dependent on experience)
Hours: 3 Days per Week
Location: Heathfield, East Sussex
Job Description
Supply Desk are working in partnership with a large and well-established secondary school in the Heathfield area to recruit a dedicated Maths Teacher for a 3-day-per-week timetable starting after October half term.
This role will involve teaching Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4, with full planning and marking responsibilities. The position will initially run until Christmas 2026, with the possibility of extending through to July 2027 for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maths Teacher or Early Career Teacher looking to join a supportive school that places high importance on academic achievement, student wellbeing, and professional development.
About the School
This successful secondary school is committed to providing an ambitious, broad, and inclusive curriculum that enables students to thrive both academically and personally.
The school promotes high expectations, strong community values, and excellent teaching and learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and opportunities to continually develop their practice within a thriving educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Plan, prepare and assess lessons in line with the national curriculum.
- Mark student work and provide constructive feedback.
- Monitor student progress and support learners to achieve their full potential.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement.
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Contribute positively to the wider Maths department.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
- Experience teaching Maths within a secondary school setting.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
Additional Information
- 3 days per week.
- Starting after October half term.
- Full planning and marking responsibilities.
- Initially until Christmas 2026.
- Potential to continue until July 2027.
- Paid to scale.
- Supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit www.supplydesk.co.uk or email your CV to sussex@supplydesk.co.uk.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.