Connex - Midlands
Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:
Job Title: Mathematics Teacher
Location: Derby
Start Date April 2026
Duration: 1 term (with potential of perm contract offer)
Shift Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Teacher Pay Scale Compliant
School Details:
This is a medium sized secondary school based in Derby city centre. The school are proud to have maintained their ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted grading in recent years and are committed heavily to continuing these standards. Among many praiseworthy comments, particular attention is paid to the exceptional quality of education provided to the pupils, as well as the social confidence that they build into the students.
Vacancy Details:
- To teach Maths to KS3 and KS4
- To plan lessons, deliver the lessons and to assess pupil work on a full time basis
- Providing academic and pastoral support to pupils, including parent evening attendance
- Ensuring that all pupils are provided with an environment that is safe and promotes learning
- To work as part of a key team of experienced staff
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number as a specialist in Maths
- Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
- The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.
- A minimum of 2 school based references
What we can offer:
The School:
- To be recognised for being a key contributor to a school with an exceptional reputation
- An established department with a supporting HoD and peers
- Completed schemes of work and a robustly designed curriculum
- Dedicated ‘outside of classroom’ support for pupils requiring individual attention and academic/behavioural support
- Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider
Connex Education:
- Guaranteed teacher pay scale compliant rates of pay as a minimum
- Extensive support and assistance from a dedicated Connex Education employment specialist
- Free CPD via our partner platforms covering a wide range of specialist training and guidance
How to Apply:
Contact Paul Hautenne by phone on 0115 824 3002, or by email at [email protected]
CV’s need to be detailed, including a full work history (gaps in employment of more than 3 months must be accounted for) to be considered for this role.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.