Early Career Teacher of Mathematics - Leicester

A well-organised and high-achieving 11–18 secondary school in Leicester is seeking a committed and ambitious Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join its successful Maths faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a school known for its calm learning environment, clear routines and strong academic outcomes.

Situated within a diverse and aspirational Leicester community, the school combines high expectations with strong pastoral systems. Mathematics is one of the school’s strongest performing subjects, with consistently positive GCSE results and a well-established A-Level pathway.

The Role

As an ECT in Mathematics, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to observe and gradually contribute to Key Stage 5 as your confidence develops.

You will:
• Deliver structured and engaging Maths lessons
• Follow a carefully sequenced and mastery-based curriculum
• Contribute to intervention and revision programmes
• Use regular formative assessment to track student progress
• Participate actively in departmental CPD and planning sessions

The Maths curriculum is built around clarity, fluency and problem-solving. Schemes of learning are shared across the department, ensuring consistency while allowing you to develop your own teaching style within a supportive framework.

ECT Induction & Mentoring

This Leicester secondary has a strong reputation for developing Early Career Teachers. You will benefit from:

• A reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
• A dedicated Maths mentor with regular coaching meetings
• Weekly instructional coaching sessions focused on pedagogy
• Access to high-quality model lessons and shared planning resources
• Opportunities to observe experienced practitioners across the department

The department meets weekly to review curriculum sequencing, exam performance and teaching strategies. You will never be working in isolation.

The School Culture

The school operates with clear, consistent behaviour systems that create a focused classroom environment. Students understand expectations, and leadership presence ensures that policies are upheld consistently across departments.

Staff describe the culture as professional, collaborative and ambitious. Senior leaders are visible and proactive in supporting new teachers, and workload management is a key priority within school improvement planning.

Facilities include:
• A dedicated Maths corridor with modern classrooms
• Interactive boards and visualisers in all rooms
• Shared digital platforms for planning and assessment
• Structured intervention spaces for small-group support

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:
• Hold (or be on track to achieve) QTS in Mathematics
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
• Be reflective and open to coaching
• Have high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Be eager to develop as part of a collaborative team

This role would suit a confident and motivated Maths ECT looking for a well-supported first post in a structured and improving Leicester secondary school.

What’s On Offer

• Full ECT induction programme
• Dedicated Maths mentoring and instructional coaching
• Clear behaviour systems that protect learning time
• A collaborative and high-performing department
• Strong career progression pathways

This is a superb opportunity to begin your Mathematics teaching career in a school that combines academic rigour with genuine professional support.