Maths Teacher

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Ideally, Long-Term Supply Considered

Are you a passionate Maths Teacher who enjoys helping students build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a new teaching opportunity within a supportive secondary school where high expectations, student progress, and professional development are genuinely valued?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Northampton that is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths Teacher from September 2026.

The school is ideally looking to appoint a teacher on a permanent basis, although long-term supply options are also available for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT looking to join a supportive department and make a positive impact on student outcomes.

• Teach engaging and purposeful Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities depending on experience.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that challenge and support students across a range of abilities.
• Develop students' mathematical understanding, confidence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Use assessment effectively to identify gaps, monitor progress, and inform future teaching.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to help students recognise and achieve their next steps.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and academic achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Maths department to share best practice and resources.
• Support interventions, revision sessions, enrichment activities, and wider school initiatives where appropriate.

• Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, with a specialism in Mathematics.
• Confident teaching Maths through to GCSE level; KS5 experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Mathematics.
• Can make Maths accessible, engaging, and relevant to students of different abilities.
• Has strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Is committed to raising attainment and supporting every student to achieve their potential.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will receive appropriate mentoring and support.

• Full-time Maths Teacher position starting September 2026.
• Permanent position ideally, with long-term supply options also available.
• Competitive salary in line with the MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive leadership team and an established Maths department.
• Well-resourced teaching environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and additional responsibilities.
• A positive and collaborative school culture focused on staff wellbeing and student achievement.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind education consultant throughout the recruitment and placement process.

As part of Tradewind Recruitment, you will have access to free CPD through The National College, with over 2,500 accredited courses covering curriculum development, assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND, adaptive teaching, and evidence-based classroom practice.

Whether you are looking for a permanent Maths teaching position or would prefer the flexibility of a long-term supply opportunity, this is an excellent chance to join a supportive secondary school in Northampton and make a meaningful difference to students' learning and progress.

If you are ready to inspire confidence, develop mathematical thinking, and help students achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Maths Teacher opportunity in Northampton, starting September 2026.