Teacher of Mathematics
Job description
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Teacher of Mathematics
Newport High School
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Fixed Term: 31 December 2026
Newport High School is seeking to appoint a talented, passionate and highly motivated Teacher of Mathematics to join our dedicated and supportive team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and who can inspire a love of mathematics in students of all abilities.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Motivate, challenge and support learners of all abilities to achieve their full potential
- Contribute to the continued success and development of the Mathematics department
- Play an active role in the wider life of the school
There is also the potential to teach Key Stage 5 or Additional Mathematics, depending on experience.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong passion for Mathematics and education
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and classroom practice
- Is committed to high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement
- Can build positive relationships with students and staff
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to school life
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Since 1996, Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers with Maths teaching roles, supply placements, and long-term contracts across South Wales and Mid Wales.
Teachers working with Teaching Personnel benefit from:
• Flexible full-time and part-time teaching opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay at market-leading rates
• Free CPD and professional development courses
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant
• A referral bonus scheme
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join us and inspire the next generation of mathematicians.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification and subject specialism in Mathematics prominently at the top of your CV, as the advert explicitly requires appropriate qualifications for the role.
📊 Quantify your classroom impact: e.g. "Raised KS4 maths attainment by 12% across 3 sets over one academic year" to demonstrate measurable outcomes.
🎯 Explicitly reference KS3 and KS4 experience in your CV's work history, and flag any KS5 or Additional Mathematics delivery separately, as the advert lists these as a potential bonus.
🌐 Mention your valid enhanced DBS certificate and any safeguarding training (e.g. child protection, Prevent duty) in a dedicated Compliance or Certifications section, as Teaching Personnel places strong emphasis on safeguarding.
🤝 Include a brief note on contributions to wider school life (e.g. maths clubs, revision sessions, department development) to align with the advert's requirement to "play an active role in the wider life of the school".
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- •Delivered differentiated KS3 and KS4 Mathematics lessons to 28 students per class, contributing to a 14% improvement in predicted GCSE grades across the bottom two sets over one academic year.
- •Led a weekly after-school maths revision club for 18 Year 11 students, with 83% achieving their target grade or above in mock examinations.
- •Completed DfE-aligned safeguarding training and maintained a valid enhanced DBS certificate throughout 3 consecutive supply placements across South Wales secondary schools.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Newport High School's fixed-term Teacher of Mathematics role, advertised through Teaching Personnel, is precisely the placement I have been seeking. With proven classroom practice across KS3 and KS4 and a strong commitment to safeguarding and student achievement, I am confident I can contribute meaningfully to your Mathematics department from September 2026.
My background in secondary Mathematics teaching has equipped me with differentiated instructional techniques that support learners across the full ability range. I hold a valid enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection and Prevent duty training, ensuring full compliance with DfE statutory guidance. I have also delivered revision programmes that demonstrably improved student outcomes at GCSE level, and I am keen to explore KS5 and Additional Mathematics opportunities as my experience grows.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate your Mathematics lessons to support learners of all abilities across KS3 and KS4?
- ›What strategies do you use to develop students' problem-solving skills in line with the national curriculum?
- ›How do you approach teaching Additional Mathematics or A-Level content to students who may be encountering it for the first time?
- ›Which assessment methods do you use to track student progress in Mathematics and how do you use data to inform your planning?
- ›How do you ensure your subject knowledge remains current, and what CPD have you undertaken recently in Mathematics education?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully motivated a disengaged student to achieve in Mathematics.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your lesson plan at short notice — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of how you have contributed to the wider life of a school beyond your classroom responsibilities.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked collaboratively within a department to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- ›Describe a challenging safeguarding situation you encountered and how you handled it in line with school policy.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully motivated a disengaged student to achieve in Mathematics.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your lesson plan at short notice — what did you do and what was the outcome?