Job Description

Location: Riddlesdown Collegiate


Start Date: January 2026


Full Time/Permanent


TCT1 - TCT 14 37,870 - 56,154


Closing Date: 7th November 2025



Description:


Riddlesdown Collegiate is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Maths to join our team.




Riddlesdown Collegiate is a fantastic place to work and learn. We are part of The Collegiate Trust whose vision of an exceptional education for all accurately describes the ambitions we hold for our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others.

What does the role involve?

The Maths Department is very strong and delivers very high standards; GCSE results are close to the top 20% of all schools nationally for value-added, with A Level results also outstanding. The main aim of this role is to enable all students to develop their ability to use their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding in their everyday lives, for further study and for their future careers. You will support students to develop their problem-solving skills, their ability to think logically and analytically and learn how to communicate processes effectively and efficiently.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Maths to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout the Maths Department.


Additionally, the job description and person specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding (Ofsted, March 2023) school at the heart of our community. We are a unique school with a 'small schools' model, meaning we are able to reap the benefits our scale brings, through investing in our people and resources, but students describe our 'small schools' Collegiate system as making them feel part of a 'family.' We are a warm, friendly, and ambitious school which aims to develop students' character, nurturing their talents, as well as striving to reach the highest academic standards. Creating the right environment for teachers to thrive is at the very heart of our strategy and we invite you to explore our school and this role further.

The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust is a family of 8 schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.


The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large,

outstanding

(OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.

Benefits of working with The Collegiate Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer a number of benefits that can be found on our website at Benefits of Working with TCT. We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making. We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities, and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.