The role requires the ability to teach Maths up to Key Stage 5 or a willingness to develop teaching to KS5. The successful candidate will be passionate about the subjects, committed to a holistic education and able to inspire our students.

This is a role for a teacher wishing to join a sector-leading educational provision which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools.

Teaching Responsibilities

• To teach Maths and deliver an inspiring, challenging and balanced curriculum to students that supports the subject areas, in line with National Teaching Standards
• To participate in the development of ICT within the Department and to support the ongoing development of the Digital Strategy
• Utilise department meetings, INSET and professional development opportunities to support the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject
• Develop enrichment activities to enhance teaching and learning including clubs, trips and competitions
• To support the development of the faculty and contribute to the departmental and overall School aims and objectives
• To support curriculum development, including the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work (designed to school framework), teaching, assessment and marking policies, which support the School’s implementation of all current statutory requirements
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
• To embed the ‘Cultures of Thinking’ ethos within teaching pedagogy

Administrative Duties:

• To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of the department or wider school
• To maintain appropriate records and provide relevant and accurate information for information systems to ensure that all records are up-to-date

Pastoral Duties:

• To provide pastoral support to pupils as a form tutor or similar role as required
• To attend year and whole school assemblies
• Liaise with Medical, Academic Support and any other professionals as and when necessary

Whole School Responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the general well-being of pupils and to be a role model for pupils at all times
• To assist in the promotion of the School’s reputation and in marketing activities as required
• To adhere to all the School’s Policies
• To carry out any additional task reasonably required by the Headmaster
• You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the School requires from time to time

It is not possible to present a definitive list of responsibilities for the role as it will be developed around the skills and experiences of the successful candidate.

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/about/work-at-hcs/

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 18 September 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

Downloads

• Teacher of Mathematics 09.26 PDF Document