Location: Buckingham
Overview
The Buckingham School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join our school on a maternity cover contract, starting Easter 2026 or September 2026, running through to August 2027. Term time only: Yes
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: TMS1 (£32,916) ~ UPR3 (£51,048) FTE pending pay review 2026/2027
Contract type: Maternity cover
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 05/03/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.
About the role
We seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our experienced and diverse Math’s Department. Whilst having a real passion for teaching and learning, we are looking for an innovative and committed classroom practitioner who can teach exceptional Math’s at Key Stage 3 and 4 with the skills and abilities to engage and enthuse all learners. A suitably qualified and experienced candidate will have the opportunity to teach to A Level.
This is an exciting period to join The Buckingham School; we have just completed 2.5 million pounds of renovation work within the school, with more remodelling and renovation of the school premises planned in the near future. Alongside this, we have seen steady improvement in all areas of the school over the past three years and we will continue in our quest to become the community school of choice within the locality. We are ambitious, oversubscribed and our students are fantastic to work with.
Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.
1. A professional and supportive Maths Team
2. A personalised approach to Professional Development
3. A role in a school that has a clear vision
4. Students with positive attitude and a willingness to succeed
5. A supportive and inclusive staff environment
Please see attached job description
About you
We are looking for someone who:
6. Has a secure knowledge and understanding of your specialist subject, including level descriptors at KS3 & KS4 as well as Post-16 examination specifications and courses
7. Have a working knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s professional duties
8. Good organisational ability
9. ble to organise own teaching resources and activities to deadline and quality standards
Please see attached person specification