Posted time October 22, 2025 Location Tytherington Job type Full-time
Teacher of Mathematics – Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Tytherington School are looking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to join our growing Mathematics department. A great opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team in a forward looking and evidence-informed 11-18 comprehensive school.
Job title: Teacher of Mathematics
Contract type: Fixed Term contract from 23rd February 2026 until 22nd May 2026
Working Time: 195 days / 1265 hours per year (Full-Time) or Part-Time equivalent
Salary/allowances: Full MPS/ UPS range considered – This role is suitable for an ECT or experienced colleague.
Responsible to: Head of Mathematics
Thank you for your interest in this exciting post.
The Role
This is a key post in a dynamic and ambitious department working with a Head of Department who leads a team focused on improving student outcomes. We are looking for a candidate with the skills and desire to develop a love of Mathematics with all students whatever their prior attainment.
The successful applicant will be able to work with students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4, with the ability to teach A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics desirable.
Excellent professional development and support will be available to the successful candidate.
What we can offer you:
  • A close-knit department with a shared vision
  • A school and department where staff share best practice and are committed to continual improvement
  • A centralised approach to Maths homework using Sparx Maths
  • A comprehensive and supportive ECT package with a dedicated, subject specific mentor
  • A strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs
  • A career development programme at all levels
  • No-book marking
  • A visible and approachable SLT
  • A centralised behaviour system
  • A school situated in a lovely town, 10 minutes walk from the train station
Our School
Tytherington is a successful and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school. We were judged Good by Ofsted in 2022 with the report commenting ‘Pupils and students told inspectors that Tytherington School is a happy and safe place’ where ‘leaders design especially ambitious curriculums’. Our ethos is to encourage students to be articulate, resilient, courageous, curious, and to have the confidence to stand up for what we believe in.
We are a forward thinking and evidence-informed school with continuing professional development at its core. Colleagues are well supported with their career development, with a highly successful leadership development programme in place.
Tytherington, in Macclesfield, is located on the edge of the Peak District with excellent transport links to Manchester, Birmingham and London.
Should you wish to tour the school in advance of an application, or for any general queries, please contact our Head of Mathematics on lbutterworth@tytheringtonschool.co.uk
 
To apply:
Please visit the link below:
Please complete the UK Teacher online Application Form and write a letter of application in no more than two sides of A4 using Arial 11 point sized font. Your letter should outline your skills and experience that make you a strong candidate for this post.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November at 4pm.
There will be a one-day interview process to be held on Wednesday 12th November 2025.
 
Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.
 
If you have any queries about the post or application process, please contact the Tytherington School HR Team – hrdepartment@tytheringtonschool.co.uk
 

Tytherington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

2025-10 Teacher of Mathematics – Fixed Term – Job Description

2025-10 Teacher of Mathematics – Fixed Term – Person Specification

Completed applications should be returned to the HR Manager by e-mail: fallen@tytheringtonschool.co.uk