The Role: Teacher of Mathematics

Location: Oxford High School (GDST) 

Required from: January 2027

Contract term: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover. 

Hours: Part Time

Salary: The GDST has its own competitive salary scale

The role:

We seek a highly motivated teacher of Mathematics to join our team for a fixed term. The successful candidate will be a leading practitioner who can inspire pupils, have an obvious passion for teaching Mathematics, and a track record of outstanding pupil outcomes at both GCSE and A Level. They will teach Maths to Years 7-13. All teachers at Oxford High School are involved in the delivery of pastoral care as form tutors and are expected to make contributions to both the co- and extra- curricular life of the school. 

The Department:

The successful candidate will join a thriving department of eight talented teachers who aim to encourage curiosity and stimulate interest through varied lessons that engage, excite and inspire. We aim for all of our students to have a positive experience in learning mathematics so that they achieve excellent outcomes, through revealing the full structure and beauty of the subject, beyond the confines of traditional curricula. Students take risks, mistakes are learnt from and discussion is lively, but at the same time there is a strong emphasis on the importance of clear working, and precise mathematical communication. 

Staff teach in 5 dedicated classrooms, predominantly using the latest technology in innovative ways to complement our teaching. Sixth Form lessons are taught in the state-of-the-art Ada Benson Building.

For further information about the department please read the accompanying candidate information pack. NB - it may also be possible for a suitably skilled and motivated colleague to teach within our Computer Science department.

 About the School:

Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.   

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

- Competitive salaries and pay progression

- Access to extensive professional development opportunities

- Training grants for qualifications

- Generous pension schemes

- Free life assurance benefit

- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

- A Cycle to Work scheme

- Competitive terms and conditions of employment

To apply for this vacancy, please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Monday 31 August 2026

Interviews will take place the week of 7 September.  

The GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.