Teacher of Mathematics

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Castle School has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join our ambitious school from September 2025. We would welcome and encourage those who are ECTs or early in their career, as well as those with more experience to contact us as this could be an excellent opportunity to start or continue your career in teaching within a good school.

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About you

The successful candidate will be a strong and engaging practitioner, with a passion for teaching Mathematics up to A Level, to all ability ranges. You will be able to build effective relationships with both staff and students and will be a positive role model.

You will be well supported by an established team of colleagues within the department. The department currently uses the White Rose Maths scheme at KS3 (Yr 7 & 8) and Edexcel at GCSE.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Here at The Castle School, situated in the leafy suburbs of Thornbury, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place.

We value kindness, fairness and aspiration and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another.

We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success.

Following our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we remain a ‘Good’ school. The report said of the Headteacher and Senior Leaders: ‘together they have ensured high standards in pupils’ behaviour. They have gained the confidence of the staff.’

We can offer you:

• A commitment to CPD and development of allow all staff to thrive, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust
• A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
• An open and honest culture
• An established programme of support in place for Early Career Teachers which includes weekly 1:1 coaching from an assigned Lead Practitioner, support within Faculty areas, and access to a wider support network across the Trust
• The opportunity to work within an accomplished faculty who are dedicated to working together collaboratively
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service

Further details about the role

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by5th February, 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.