Teacher of Mathematics - Newport

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Exceptional Opportunity | Temp-to-Perm Contract

Location: Newport
Salary: From £157.66 per day (paid in accordance with teacher pay scale)
Start Date: May 2025
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

The Opportunity

Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with a respected English-medium secondary school in the heart of Newport to recruit a talented and driven Teacher of Mathematics. This welcoming and forward-thinking school, with approximately 680 pupils aged 11-18, is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering a supportive, ambitious learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mathematics specialist who is passionate about nurturing numerical fluency and problem-solving skills in young people, while playing a key role in the continued development of the Mathematics department.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the national curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5.

Differentiate content to support the progress of learners of all abilities and backgrounds.

Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.

Create a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and conducive to high levels of engagement and achievement.

Collaborate with colleagues to enhance departmental planning and contribute to whole-school initiatives.

Manage behaviour effectively, maintaining high standards of conduct and respect within the classroom.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.

Proven experience teaching Mathematics at secondary level (including through placements, if applicable).

Confidence in delivering lessons up to and including Key Stage 5.

Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.

A proactive and reflective approach to teaching practice.

The ability to manage and support pupils with a range of behavioural needs.

About the School

Centrally located in Newport with strong transport links and onsite parking, the school offers a vibrant, supportive teaching environment. You'll be joining a dedicated team committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and contribute to the future of the Maths department, with scope to develop their own teaching style within a well-structured framework.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about shaping young minds through Mathematics and are ready to take the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you. Please upload your most recent CV, and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch to guide you through the registration process.

This role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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