Teacher of Mathematics
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Mathematics to join our busy and flourishing senior school. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics across Years 9-13 in the Senior School; a passion for Mathematics is essential for this role.
This position is suitable for Early Career Teachers, for whom we have an extensive programme of support.
The Mathematics Department at Taunton School is a large, vibrant and close team of dedicated, forward-thinking teachers, who love to help each other and enjoy working together in a friendly and pleasant working environment. The department is supportive and makes every effort to develop each teacher, encouraging exciting new teaching methods whilst maintaining high standards of delivery.This is a fast-paced, effective and dynamic department which would suit a teacher who welcomes a challenge and is open to new ideas, technology and wants to teach all ages and abilities.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY
The post is permanent, and full time.
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this job, please visit the Taunton School website.
As part of the application process you will also need to upload a covering letter addressed to the Head – James Johnson - which summarises your skills and experience and sets out how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in our context.
If you would like to discuss the role informally before you apply, please contact us via tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Wednesday 4th June 2025, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held week commencing Monday 9th June 2025.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
If you have a disability and require any assistance with the recruitment and selection process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
SAFEGUARDING
Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.
This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.