Maths Teacher
- location Waltham Forest
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £37,870 to £56,154 per hour
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- Apply by 17 December 2025
- Job start 05 Jan 2026
- Job end Ongoing
Smart Teachers is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Maths Teacher to join a thriving East London secondary school for a January to April placement
About the role
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Deliver engaging and differentiated Maths lessons to KS3–KS4 pupils
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Plan, mark, and assess in line with department expectations
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Contribute to the wider Maths department and participate in curriculum development
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Maintain strong classroom management and foster a positive learning environment
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Attend relevant meetings, parents’ evenings, and professional development sessions
About the school
This thriving secondary school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge and inspire, while also nurturing individual talents and interests.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Maths Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge and ability to teach Maths up to GCSE
- Previous secondary school teaching experience in the UK
- Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
- A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo one
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable teaching experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].