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Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)

The Norton Knatchbull School · Ashford · Kent

Job description

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

MATERNITY COVER - Required November 2026

The Norton Knatchbull School is looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Mathematics to start 30th November 2026. This is a fixed term, full-time position, to assist the department with maternity cover until the end of the academic year. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach Mathematics up to and including GCSE. We welcome applicants who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a strong department.

The Maths Department in NKS is a high performing department where colleagues are extremely supportive of each other and work together effectively. They see their role as equipping our students with excellent maths skills for the next phase of their lives whether that is A Level, university, or work. They seek to provide learning that enables students to become confident with their maths skills, whilst enjoying the subject.

The Maths Department aspires for all of our students to succeed. Students achieve excellent exam results both at GCSE and at A level. This is achieved by a team of committed maths specialist teachers. All of the teachers in the department have the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages and there are additional opportunities to teach further maths at both GCSE and A Level.

Deadline for applications: 9am - Friday 9th October 2026

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to this date depending on applications received.

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark and has also secured UK Feminista recognition, achieving Silver accreditation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Benefits

MPS/UPS

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About this school

The Norton Knatchbull School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,289
Avg teacher salary
£49,477
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.3:1
Academy trust
THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ

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Salary
MPS/UPS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
4 September 2026
Closing date
9 October 2026

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