KS3 and KS4 Maths Teacher - Totnes Independent School
- South Hams, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Fall in love with teaching again!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Maths Teacher for September 2026 to join our small and dedicated team.
Applicants will ideally have experience teaching students of all abilities up to GCSE. We welcome applications from ECT applicants.
Advantages of working with us:
- Very small classes - usually no more than 12 students
- Independent school set in the beautiful South Devon town of Totnes
- Outstanding inspection in May 2024 with a significant strength awarded for student wellbeing
- In the top 5% nationally for progress
- Staff wellbeing programme, including a wellbeing day
- Excellent behaviour throughout the school
- Many opportunities for professional development
- 75% contact time
- Flexibility and autonomy
- Competitive salary and pension
- Very generous holidays
- Relaxed, friendly atmosphere
Skills and Knowledge
- Experience of working with aspirational and able students and leading them confidently through GCSE Maths.
- QTS
- A degree in Maths or related subject is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
- Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritise and organise your work.
- Ability to work effectively to a high standard and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures.
- Ability to act as a secondary form tutor and offer enrichment and extracurricular activities
- Understanding of Formative Assessment and its benefits to education - particularly in Maths.
Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit the school or make contact for an informal chat. Please contact Jennifer Carter, HR Manager for initial enquiries and an application form Jen@top-school.co.uk
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews to be arranged following application.
About us:
Totnes Independent School is a non-punitive, independent school for children aged between 11 and 16. By having small class sizes, a non-punitive culture, an ethos of LARS (Love, Acceptance, Resilience and Safety), no homework, a strong personal development programme, and a focus on nurturing relationships, we are able to give our students the confidence and support to enjoy their learning and realise their full potential.
More information about us can be found on our website: https://totnesindependentschool.co.uk/
Our outstanding recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report can be found HERE.
About South Devon:
South Devon is a great place to live, with a good balance between work and lifestyle. It offers easy access to the coast, countryside and Dartmoor, so there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. Towns like Totnes have a strong sense of community, independent shops and a good range of places to eat. There are also solid transport links to Exeter and the rest of the region. Overall, it’s a relaxed and attractive place to live, with a high quality of life.
Totnes Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Transgender applicants may wish to use the DBS service's sensitive applications route.
Totnes Independent School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.
For further information and to apply please visit Vacancies - Totnes Independent School
Interview Date: 19 May 2026.