TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Westerham, TN16 3AU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This full-time post is available from January / Easter 2027 and offers an exciting opportunity to join a successful and thriving Faculty in this popular and friendly school. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to delivering high-quality lessons across the ability range.
All applications will be considered, including those new to the profession. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
The person appointed to this post will:
• Be a fully qualified teacher of Mathematics
• Be passionate about Mathematics and able to convey this to students
• Be an outstanding classroom teacher
• Be enthusiastic and energetic
• Possess clear and effective communication skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of issues in Mathematics
• Support the work of the Department in creating a successful ethos that is centred on student achievement and well being
• Promote a dynamic and motivating approach to teaching and learning
• Understand how to ensure all students reach their potential regardless of their background or ability.
• Have the ability to communicate well, to work as a member of a team, and to have effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Have the ability to contribute to the wider work of the school, including our work as form tutors.
• Demonstrate continuing personal professional development
• Have a commitment to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What the school offers its staff
At the heart of the school are its distinctive ethos and a shared vision which are supported by the staff, students, parents and governors. This ethos and vision have helped to create a very strong caring and cohesive community based on the enduring values of high achievement, friendship, respect and compassion for others. This philosophy is supported and evidenced by the excellent relationships which exist between the staff and students.
Charles Darwin staff are friendly, hardworking and conscientious. The school enjoys a low staff turnover and is able to attract and retain well qualified and committed staff. We actively promote continuing professional development for all staff, in line with the needs of the individual and those of the school. We offer a full and comprehensive induction and ongoing support programme for all new staff.
The school is a founder member of the highly regarded Bromley Schools Centred Initial Teacher Training Collegiate which enables our staff to share their expertise and good practice with others.
Staff wellbeing is a key focus for the school with an Assistant Headteacher having specific responsibility in this area. Staff enjoy a number of benefits including free on-site parking, free tea/coffee at break, child-care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, free flu vaccinations and the opportunity to join outstanding residential trips such as trips to Iceland, and the annual ski-trip.
Further details about the role
THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The Mathematics Department is comprised of a strong cohesive group of staff who work exceptionally well as a team. Over the past few years, the team has worked tirelessly to raise examination performance standards significantly at both GCSE and A Level. The Department uses a number of online platforms to aid in the teaching of mathematics - SPARX for Years 7 – 9, MathsWatch for Years 10 – 11, and Dr Frost for KS5.
All teachers are equipped with graphics tablets and visualisers to aid in the teaching of mathematics and there are nine dedicated maths classrooms.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.