Overview
Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18. We are seeking a dedicated Mathematics teacher for a full-time maternity cover contract with plenty of benefits.
Wycombe Abbey has a strong track record of superb academic outcomes and encourages curiosity, innovation and leadership among its pupils. The School is conveniently located with easy access to London, the Chiltern Hills and nearby towns, and offers a competitive salary scale well above the maintained sector.
Responsibilities
* Teach Mathematics to a high standard across year groups, with the opportunity to continue to A level and, for top Mathematicians, to enjoy the challenge of Further Mathematics.
* Demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning and a passionate, enthusiastic and dynamic approach.
* Contribute to a supportive department comprising specialists in statistics, mechanics and pure mathematics, and work collaboratively with colleagues.
Qualifications and experience
* Experience teaching Mathematics across key stages; ability to teach A level and Further Mathematics is desirable.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
* Enrolment in the School’s generous pension scheme.
* Fee school remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools.
* Generous CPD training and development scheme.
* Free parking.
* Free meals.
* Free use of the Sports Centre.
* Free eye tests.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. For questions please contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 6 November 2025
We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Wycombe Abbey 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and cautions, and all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected. Further information regarding filtered convictions can be found in the provided guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638. Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr