Teacher of Mathematics
Location: Whitby School and Sixth Form
Contract: Fixed term – Parental leave cover
Hours/ Working Pattern: Full time
Salary/ Hourly Rate: MPS1 to UPS3, £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 1st March 2026
Interview Date: Shortly after
Start Date: After Easter 2026
An exciting fixed‑term role—perfect for ECTs eager to kick‑start their careers and for experienced teachers looking to hit the ground running in a new area!
About Us
Whitby School has been a new school since September 2024; this has been an exciting development for the Whitby community. Our school is a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we nurture aspirations and cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people.
Our four key values - Ambition, Courage, Character, and Endeavour - are the pillars of everything we do. Whitby School is proud to hold the future within its walls. Every lesson, every conversation, every act of kindness helps shape the leaders, thinkers, and citizens of tomorrow.
Our motto, Ad finem terrae - To the ends of the earth - reminds us that the world is wide, full of opportunity, and waiting to be explored. We want our children to aim for exciting, far-reaching goals, knowing that their journey can take them anywhere.
We are looking for a colleague who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.
You can find out further information on our website.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Maths Teacher to join our team!
In our Maths Department, you will be supported by our Head of Department and our Second in Maths. The team share a focus on giving pupils the best experience and outcomes. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
Maths is a popular A-Level subject, and every year we have students taking A-levels in maths and Further maths and moving into maths-related degree subjects. Our pupils are welcoming, friendly, and have high ambitions for life beyond Whitby School.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
- Experience as an expert classroom practitioner.
- Skills in supporting and coaching other professionals to develop their practice in teaching and learning, or a strong willingness to develop your own teaching and learning skills.
What we offer:
- We ensure that new members of staff receive a comprehensive induction programme.
- Staff development is a priority – we have collaborative partners within the Wonder Learning Trust and with other coastal schools.
- We subscribe to the National College through which all staff have access to a wide range of online learning.
- A visible and supportive SLT allowing staff to get on with teaching pupils who thrive within our climate for learning.
- We encourage applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting pupils in their education with individual needs and who wish to work in a setting which offers rewards and challenges, where no two days are the same.
Queries
Please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Teacher of Mathematics
Posted: 12/02/2026
Closing date: 01/03/2026
Closing time: 23:59