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Teacher of Maths

Thomas Gainsborough School · Sudbury · Suffolk

Job description

Thomas Gainsborough School

Teacher of Maths

Contract: Full / part time, Permanent

Start date: January 2027

Salary: Main Pay Range 1 up to Upper Pay Range 3, suitable for Early Career Teacher

Responsible to: Head of Maths

Join a team delivering “Excellence: for each, for all”

At Thomas Gainsborough School, our mission is simple and ambitious: excellence for every individual and for our whole community.

We provide a personalised, aspirational and inclusive education that builds character, raises aspirations and nurtures a love of learning.

Following sustained growth and consistently strong outcomes, we are seeking a well-developed Teacher of Maths help provide excellent teaching across Key Stages 3–5 as part of a talented and collaborative team.

Why Maths at TGS?

Highly experienced team, also providing Statistics GCSE with many choosing Maths after GCSE and continuing into our thriving Sixth Form.

Curriculum from KS3 to A level: popular A Levels of Maths and Further Maths with many students then progressing to maths, and maths based courses, at the full range of universities.

Culture, Character, Currency:

Our curriculum and wider offer broaden horizons, build resilience and secure academic excellence—so students not only dream, but achieve.

Expert leadership around you: Dedicated support from a subject leaders in maths, within a well-resourced faculty and an award-winning building designed for modern learning, with teachers and Sixth Form student each having iPads to support learning.

Professional development: focused and dedicated time with other professionals to help develop your skills at every stage of your career.

The role You will: Deliver excellent, engaging and well-constructed lessons, based on research-informed. Drive ambition of our students, through your teaching and role of form tutor, and develop character and intellectual curiosity, while securing the currency students need for future success.

Be part of coaching & training programmes and develop all colleagues so that great teaching is the norm and outcomes are consistently excellent.

Champion our values—Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Happiness, Confidence and Positivity—in the classroom and across the team.

About you

A well-qualified mathematician, able to teach Maths up to at least GCSE.

An appetite to continue to grow and develop as a teacher.

A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with students, staff and families, and aligns naturally with our mission of “Excellence: for each, for all.”

What we offer

A high-performing, truly comprehensive school that places students at the heart of the curriculum.

Investment in professional development and career progression; a supportive, collegiate culture; and well-resourced classrooms.

Staff wellbeing at the forefront, including a two-week autumn half-term, salary-sacrifice schemes (transport and local nursery), and access to an on-site gym and swimming pool with discounted membership.

How to apply To learn more or arrange a visit, please contact Matt Johnston at mjohnston@tgschool.net or call 01787 375232 and ask for Mrs Mel Griss (Office Manager).

Application details and further information about our school are available at www.tgschool.net Safeguarding Thomas Gainsborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks. Key dates

Closing date: 9:00 on Monday 30 November 2026

Interviews: TBC

Candidates who have previously applied for this role within the last 12 months need not re-apply.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

 

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About this school

Thomas Gainsborough School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,615
Avg teacher salary
£49,724
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.2:1
Academy trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

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

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NH

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Salary
MPR1 to UPR3 (fte £34,068 - £52,835 per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026

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