Teacher of Mathematics -Part-Time (0.6 FTE) - Maternity

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-4534-262T
• Posted:05/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:18/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:21st May 2026

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We are looking to appoint a part-time (0.60 FTE), teacher of mathematics to cover maternity leave from 1^st September 2026. 

We welcome applications from talented individuals who will dedicate themselves to the implementation of the school and department’s vision and the continued development of the mathematics department. 

This role is suitable for either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or somebody already teaching but ambitious to develop their career further. The successful candidate must be confident in teaching up to A Level and possess a wider love of mathematics. An interest in, and experience of, the development of extra-curricular opportunities in maths would be highly desirable.

The maths department is comprised of eight teachers, located together in adjacent rooms in our new school building. Virtually all students undertake higher level GCSE, with over 100 students studying maths at A Level, alongside smaller numbers in further maths and a very popular AS Level core maths course.

Many students leave us to undertake maths related courses at university, with a consistently high number progressing to Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top-20 universities.

Our school places the same importance on academic excellence as it does on mental wellbeing and the development of non-examined skills. Teachers are given the opportunity to develop and lead research opportunities; previous and current projects have been/are supported by the likes of the Royal Society, major pharmaceutical companies and universities. These projects feed into the rich and varied offer delivered through the Langton Extended Curriculum, working to ensure that we help shape ambitious, confident, independent and creative students, ready to take their place in society.

The successful candidate will be offered a full programme of personal professional development and support as they continue in their career, alongside a comprehensive induction programme.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the published closing date.

Applications for this post must be made via Kent-Teach

Applications must be made by 9.00 a.m. Monday 18th May 2026

Date of Interviews : Thursday 21st May 2026

For further details please visit the school website or email Mrs Elaine Wall, (HR Manager) ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,300 students (with approx. 400 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding Children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Simon Langton Girls Grammar School expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new governors, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Elaine Wall
• Address:Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
• Telephone: (01227) 463711
• Email: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 458363

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack
• Staff School Policy on employing Ex-Offenders
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Private Notice for Recruitment