Job Description

Thank you for your interest in Taunton School and this role. Taunton School International (TSI) was set up by Taunton School in 1996 to provide a first step for international students wishing to complete their education in a British independent school. It is located on the school campus, is fully residential and has places for 83 boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years. It shares the wider school's facilities and is part of the whole school community. It operates a term-time one year GCSE course, an International Foundation Year and a Summer School.


We require a full time Mathematics teacher to join us in January 2026. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching IGCSE and either A Level or Foundation Year Level Mathematics. A Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a standard entry-level TESOL qualification (e.g. a CELTA or equivalent). Experience of teaching international students is desirable but not essential, although a Maths related degree, a PGCE and a minimum of two years' teaching experience is required as a minimum for this post.


This is a wonderful opportunity to work with well-disciplined, highly motivated and talented students from all over the world in an extremely pleasant and fulfilling environment.



We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

The post is permanent, and full time.



For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this job, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.





To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.



As part of the application process on the ATS you will also need to upload a covering letter addressed to the Head James Johnson - which summarises your skills and experience and sets out how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in our context.



If you would like to discuss the role informally before you apply, please contact us via tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Friday 15th August 2025. As it is now the school holidays, please be aware that, although we often review applications as they come in and early applications are encouraged, you may not hear anything until after the closing date if you are successful in securing an interview.



Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held week commencing Monday 18th August 2025.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.





Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.





If you have a disability and require any assistance with the recruitment and selection process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

SAFEGUARDING

Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School's due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.



Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.



This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent'. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.





It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.



For more information, please visit this link to our school policies including child protection and recruitment: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports





If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.