Teacher of Mathematics at The Purbeck School

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Full time Permanent

ECT/Main Scale/UPS

Easter 2026 or sooner if possible
September start considered for ECT 1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Maths teacher who wishes to work within a successful, supportive faculty keen to implement innovative teaching ideas to further the success of Maths across the school. This job would suit an ECT or a more experienced teacher. 

This is a fantastic time to join the Maths faculty at The Purbeck School. The faculty consistently posts superb results at both GCSE and A level. Maths is taught through a dynamic mastery-based curriculum, rigorously preparing students by developing mathematical skills and knowledge necessary for success across the key stages.

We are looking for a teacher who wants to work in a strong team, able to teach Maths across the key stages, within a caring and compassionate school, in a beautiful area of the country. We would welcome visits from any prospective candidates.

Please visit our school website for more information.  

Closing date:  Midday Thursday 11^th December 2025.

The Purbeck School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this is a commitment we expect all staff and volunteers to share.  The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.  

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Website:  www.purbeck.wessex.ac               

Email: [email protected]                                           Telephone:  01929 55007

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Keeping Children Safe in Education

The Purbeck School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate mathematics teacher to work within a successful, supportive and innovative faculty. The maths faculty has a reputation for leading change and implementing new teaching ideas.