Maths Teacher

We require a full time Mathematics teacher for January 2026. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching IGCSE and either A Level or Foundation Year Level Mathematics. A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a standard entry-level TESOL qualification (e.g. a CELTA or equivalent). Experience of teaching international students is desirable but not essential, although a Maths related degree, a PGCE and a minimum of two years’ teaching experience is required as a minimum for this post.  

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with well-disciplined, highly motivated and talented students from all over the world in an extremely pleasant and fulfilling environment.

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.

As part of the application process on the ATS 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.

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. 

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.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Friday 15th August, 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 18th August 2025.

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.