Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Maths
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type:
Temporary, Part Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £174.70 to £270.94 per day (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate Maths Teacher looking for a maternity cover opportunity where you can inspire students and help them build confidence in mathematics?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for a dedicated Teacher of Maths to provide maternity cover within a supportive secondary school setting in York. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and support students to make strong academic progress.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Maths, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons across the secondary Maths curriculum, supporting students with different abilities and learning needs. You will create a positive classroom environment, develop students’ mathematical understanding, and encourage them to approach problem-solving with confidence.

Core Responsibilities of the Teacher of Maths

  • Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons across the secondary curriculum.
  • Develop students’ mathematical knowledge, reasoning, problem-solving, and confidence.
  • Differentiate lessons and resources to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
  • Assess students’ work, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students’ academic progress and wider development.

As the Ideal Teacher of Maths, You Should Have

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Strong subject knowledge across the secondary Maths curriculum.
  • Previous experience teaching Maths within a secondary school setting.
  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
  • The ability to plan engaging lessons and adapt teaching to different learning needs.
  • A positive, enthusiastic, and student-focused approach to teaching.

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an up-to-date CV with at least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
  • Have recent experience working with children or young people.
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

If you are a committed Teacher of Maths looking for a maternity cover opportunity in York, we welcome your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘Teacher of Maths’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.