Job Description

Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Teacher of Mathematics to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 32,916 - 51,048 per annum (M1 - U3)


This job is full time but applications for part-time hours will be considered.


It is offered on a Permanent basis.


Approximate start date 1 September 2026.


An earlier start is possible by negotiation.

Are you passionate about teaching Mathematics and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students?


We are looking for an expert teacher with high levels of subject knowledge to join our friendly and supportive Mathematics team, teaching from year 9 to 13.


We are passionate about teaching for mastery and use this as our common pedagogy. Department meetings focus on mastery based CPD around the NCETM 'five big ideas' and we would love to welcome teachers who want to be part of these conversations about reflective and evidence-based teaching approaches.


We use the White Rose scheme of learning but our approach is best summarised as 'resourced, not planned'. Teachers are encouraged to use their professional judgement to adapt the provided resources to meet the needs of their groups. We hope that this provides a good balance of work/life balance, teacher empowerment and high quality lesson planning.


We are a well-resourced department with every classroom having mini-whiteboards and excellent visualisers.

Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has:

Experience of successfully teaching Mathematics at KS5 Past or ongoing engagement with Maths Hubs work or Mastery Specialist training An awareness of Rosenshine's principles of instruction An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington's 'Walkthru' series or Doug Lemov's 'Teach Like a Champion' series.

Should you wish to have an informal chat or arrange to visit the school before applying please do get in touch with Natalie Bain, Director of Secondary Mathematics by emailing nbain@queenelizabeths.com


The starting salary is negotiable for exceptional candidates


Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

About our School

Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.


There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.


Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.


For more information please visit our school website:

https://www.queenelizabeths.com/

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.


Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.