Mathematics Teacher – Newport, South Wales (Maternity Cover)
Location: Newport, South Wales
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time Part time applications are encouraged to apply (Maternity Cover)
Pay Rate: From £172.98 per day
-----------------------------------
Mathematics Teacher Job – Maternity Cover in Newport, South Wales
We are seeking a qualified Mathematics Teacher for a maternity cover position in a Newport secondary school. This is an ideal opportunity for a Maths Teacher looking for short-term, medium-term, or flexible part-time/full-time teaching work during a maternity leave period.
The school is known for being “a place where the individual matters,” promoting academic achievement, student wellbeing, and strong community values.
-----------------------------------
About the Secondary School
This well-established Newport school has a proven track record of improvement, rising from earlier underachievement to above-average performance, as demonstrated in educational research. It has also been rated ‘excellent’ for Care, Guidance and Support by Estyn.
This makes it an excellent environment for a Maths Teacher taking on a maternity cover role, with strong pastoral support and a collaborative staff team.
-----------------------------------
Mathematics Teacher – Key Responsibilities
As the Maternity Cover Maths Teacher, you will:
• Teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 may be available depending on experience)
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Maths lessons
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture
• Use assessment strategies to drive pupil progress
• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the Maths Department
• Contribute to the school’s pastoral system during the maternity cover period
-----------------------------------
Mathematics Teacher – Requirements
To be considered for this maternity cover Maths Teacher job in Newport, you must have:
• QTS or PGCE specialising in Mathematics
• Experience teaching in a UK secondary school
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent differentiation and planning skills
• A passion for Mathematics and motivating young learners
• Good communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities
-----------------------------------
Why Choose Teaching Personnel ?
Since 1996, Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers with short-term, long-term, and maternity cover roles across Wales and England.
Teachers working with us benefit from:
• Access to exclusive Mathematics teacher maternity cover jobs in Newport
• Flexible working options (full-time and part-time)
• Competitive weekly pay at market-leading rates
• Free CPD and professional development
• A dedicated recruitment consultant for ongoing support
• Referral bonus scheme
• Opportunities to work across multiple secondary schools in South Wales
-----------------------------------
Apply for Maths Teacher Maternity Cover Jobs in Newport
If you are a qualified Mathematics Teacher looking for a maternity cover role in a supportive Newport secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV and take the next step in your Maths teaching career in South Wales.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.