The role Are you a well-qualified mathematics graduate looking to kickstart your career in teaching? Uppingham School, one of the UK's leading independent schools, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to train as a Teacher of Maths from September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience while completing a fully funded PGCE. During your training year, you will teach a suitably reduced timetable with full responsibility for your own classes, whilst receiving guidance and advice from an experienced mentor. Post-qualification, you will also be able to complete your Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction years at the school. Uppingham offers an exceptionally varied co-curricular programme with a wide range of sports and activities on offer. As a key member of our teaching team, you will also be expected to play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on additional co-curricular responsibilities in addition to teaching. About you We are looking for a strong, dynamic character, with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and the ability to establish an appropriate rapport with pupils. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. You will also have high personal and professional standards, with well-developed pastoral instincts. Ideally, you will be able to teach mathematics across the age range, up to and including A Level. As part of your professional development, the school will offer support and guidance to help you feel more comfortable in teaching the final years of these exam groups. The Mathematics Department Teaching in the Mathematics department is delivered by 12 specialist Mathematics teachers who work in a purpose-built department with the relevant technology to support dynamic teaching and learning. To facilitate the further development of our pupils, the department also offers a range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities. Some of these include peer mentoring, puzzle solving, Maths Olympiad training and preparation for the STEP/MAT and TMUA exams. The department also contributes to the STEMM Award programme and has hosted a range of guest speakers. What we offer: When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
• Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button. Closing date: Monday 21st April 2025, 9.00am. Interviews will take place the week commencing 28th April 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Please apply as soon as possible. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic character, with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and the ability to establish an appropriate rapport with pupils. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. You will also have high personal and professional standards, with well-developed pastoral instincts. Ideally, you will be able to teach mathematics across the age range, up to and including A Level. As part of your professional development, the school will offer support and guidance to help you feel more comfortable in teaching the final years of these exam groups., Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
• Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"