Highsted Grammar School
Kent
£45,646 - £49,084 per year
Salary:
MPS/UPR (TLR 2b available for leading Key Stage 3)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
Required from January 2026, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate experienced Teacher of Mathematics at our high performing girls' grammar school.
We are looking for a teacher who has a passion for their subject/s, a desire to pass this on to students and an ability to combine this with excellent classroom practice.
The Mathematics Department comprises a committed, strong and supportive team that strives for the highest outcomes for the students, and works closely together to enable this. The department is well-resourced, with students in both key stage three and four supplied with on line video tutorials as well as access to text books within the classroom. The department makes use of a variety of online resources, including Mymaths and Desmos, in addition to Pearson and Collins text books. All Mathematics lessons are taught in rooms with interactive whiteboards and full use is made of these in order to deliver the curriculum in dynamic and innovative ways. Members of the department are encouraged to contribute and develop new resources, in particular those that enable individualised learning paths.
In year 7, students are taught in mixed ability groups, and then in year 8 and 9 students are banded based on ability. The main aims of key stage three are mastery of core numerical and algebraic techniques, alongside familiarity with higher order concepts with a strong emphasis on problem solving skills in preparation for GCSE. The curriculum is well mapped to ensure that students are ready for KS4 and includes investigative tasks. At key stage four, students are taught in four-tier ability groups in order to nurture students who feel empowered to achieve, through learning that is differentiated and appropriately challenging. All students sit the higher GCSE in Year 11.
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About Highsted Grammar School
Highsted Grammar School
Highsted Road, Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4PT
United Kingdom
Highsted Grammar School is a selective 11-18 secondary school for girls in Sittingbourne, Kent. It was known as Sittingbourne Girls' Grammar School when it moved to its current site in the 1950s. The school converted to academy status in 2011. The sixth form is now co-educational.
The school has specialist science status, with sponsorship from Microsoft.
Highsted Grammar School is part of the Sittingbourne Partnership, a collaborative approach to sixth form education which enriches and extends the opportunities available to students through operating a joint timetable with Borden Grammar and Fulston Manor schools.
The school's strong partnerships across business and community offers a growing network of sponsorship and support both within the UK and Europe, creating opportunities including work experience placements, university summer schools and professional support.
A balanced and broad curriculum recognises that what the school calls "the real female strengths of communication, problem-solving and team-work" can be equally valuable in science, engineering, technology, the arts and business.
Headteacher
Anne Kelly
Values and vision
The school places emphasis on personalisation, proactive mentoring and pastoral care. It aims to liberate young women to embrace the challenges that will prepare them for their future roles and responsibilities as future leaders.
Highsted Grammar School aims is to develop self-starters, focused but flexible, with the resilience and humour to negotiate setbacks. It encourages and supports its students in exploring their potential, nurturing existing talents and interests and discovering new ones.
Ofsted
"The overall effectiveness of economics and business education, including the development of students' economic and business understanding and enterprise and financial capability, is outstanding."
View Highsted Grammar School's latest Ofsted report
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