Teacher of Maths
Full time/part time, permanent, from September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring teacher of Maths to join our department, on a full time or part time, permanent basis. This position is also suitable for Early Careers Teachers and those returning to teaching.
The Weald is a high achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school and sixth form college, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London.The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important. Last summer, our A-level results placed us as the best 6th form provider in West Sussex; at GCSE our students achieved almost half a grade higher than their expected outcomes.
The successful candidate will meet the criteria below:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working teacher who meets the criteria below:
- A well-qualified (with Qualified Teacher Status) and enthusiastic teacher of Maths who can inspire and engage young people.
- The ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results.
- Excellent organisational and IT skills.
- The capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A passion for Maths and the ability to share this with young people.
- The ability to teach GCSE Maths (A Level Maths and Further Maths is desirable).
- The ability to teach a second subject would be an advantage.
- A commitment to extracurricular activities.
- A passion for excellence and for the subject.
- A willingness to be a form tutor, including the delivery of RSHE.
We offer you:
- A positive and innovative learning culture supported by staff, parents and governors.
- Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and behave well in lessons and around the school (2025: 72% of students achieved GCSE grade 4+).
- A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff who are committed to raising student achievement even further.
If you relish the opportunity of working with highly motivated students in a supportive and stimulating professional environment, The Weald School would welcome your application.
We also welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact jobs@theweald.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
An application pack may be downloaded from our website https://www.theweald.org.uk/ Please note that an application form must be completed for this post and should be returned to jobs@theweald.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 10am, Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
This school and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.