Teacher of Mathematics
Salary: Competitive
Location: South Hampstead
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
South Hampstead High School is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics to join a high-performing, intellectually ambitious department from September 2026. Teaching Mathematics across Years 7 to 13, you will be working with pupils who are highly motivated, articulate and academically curious. Mathematics is one of the most popular subjects in the school, with strong uptake post-16 and consistently outstanding outcomes at GCSE and A Level.
About you
The role suits a teacher who enjoys teaching at the top end, relishes challenge and takes pride in developing confident, independent mathematical thinkers. If you enjoy thinking deeply about how pupils learn and are comfortable working in a classroom culture where curiosity, discussion and challenge are encouraged, we would like to hear from you. A collaborative approach, alongside a genuine interest in pedagogy, research and continuous professional growth, is equally important.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers as well as confident early career teachers who bring the academic grounding, ambition and resilience needed to thrive in a demanding, high-performing environment.
About the School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools.
We 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
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date is Monday 9th February 2026 at 9am
The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.