TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

Job Title:       Teacher of Mathematics

Reports to:   Subject Leader, Mathematics

Salary:            MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Start date:    1 September 2026    

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic suitably qualified teacher of Mathematics, who has a real passion for the subject and is capable of teaching up to across KS3 and KS4, with the capability of inspiring, challenging and stimulating students.  The post would equally suit an early career or experienced teacher who has obtained a good degree in Mathematics or a related subject.  The ability or willingness to teach Mathematics to A Level and / or Further Maths is desirable but not essential.  For suitably qualified candidates a TLR responsibility would be available.  For ECT’s, three weeks’ work in July is offered as an induction to the school.

At Vyners you will join a well-established Mathematics department and become part of a supportive and aspirational team.   Our Mathematics Department is hard working, committed and flexible.  We are well resourced and have excellent ICT resources to support learning.  Mathematics is a very popular subject at A Level with a high proportion of students continuing in the sixth form and a strong tradition of progression to Higher Education.

Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed eight form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.  We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages.  In 2025, 81% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths at GCSE and we are consistently ranked in the top 10% of all schools nationally for progress measures and attainment.   At A-Level 27% of all grades were A* - A and 57% A* - B.   The school converted to academy status on 1 November 2011 and is part of the Vanguard Learning Trust which also includes one other secondary and three primary schools.

We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers.  “Pupils benefit from excellent relationships with each other and with staff.  They are well cared for and have adults they trust and who they can talk to if they have problems” (Ofsted, 2025).   Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions. 

We offer you:

  A well established and well respected Continual Professional Development  program.

·         Creative opportunities and mentoring for continual career progression.

·         A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work.

·         A lively and supportive team of specialist Mathematicians achieving excellent results.

·         A comprehensive and first class new employee induction programme.

·         An annual two day Staff Conference with excellent keynote speakers.

·         Excellent facilities including Interactive whiteboards, onsite gym, car parking and access to local transport.

As part of the Vanguard Learning Trust, we also offer staff developmental opportunities via the trust and support from other professionals in the same role across the trust schools.

Why work for Vanguard Learning Trust?

Vanguard Learning Trust is a cross-phase Trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon.  Our Trust currently has five schools:  Field End Junior School, Hermitage Primary School, Ruislip High School, Ryefield Primary School and Vyners School.  The successful candidate will be provided with professional development opportunities and will play a key role in ensuring that our Trust is an employer of choice. 

Applications should be made via My New Term.  Should you have any queries, please contact Frances Webb, via email to: recruitment@vynersschool.org.uk.   Tel:  01895 200853

CLOSING DATE:  9.00am on Monday 16 March 2026

 Early applications will be considered and suitable candidates may be offered an interview before the closing date.

Vanguard Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website (click here).

Vanguard Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our community and the wider population in the UK. People of colour and minority ethnic staff are under-represented on our staff body. We are keen to attract applicants from a diverse pool of candidates and are determined to be a great employer for all. 

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