GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Maths Teacher (Maternity Cover)
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Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover)
Employer: Sutton High School - GDST
Location: Sutton, Surrey
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Posted: 7th October 2026
Start Date: 1st December 2026
Expires: 18th November 2026
Job ID: 1578376
Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
The role
Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Maths to highly motivated girls in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. This is a full-time role.
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A Level Maths (and ideally Further Maths), creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
At our school, behaviour is excellent, pupils want to learn and results are strong. You can focus on teaching your subject, sharing your love for Maths with pupils who are kind, polite and respectful.
The role would suit a teacher at any stage in their career. Whether you are an experienced teacher, or an ECT, if you are looking to join a supportive faculty with superb provision for professional development, then you will be made very welcome.
All staff have a generous planning allowance (20% PPA). Full Time teachers have a morning or afternoon of flexible time, which can be worked from home.
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About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 950 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our GCSE results placing us 65th in national rankings in 2023.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee Benefits Include
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
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Closing date: 18 November 2026
Interviews will take place TBC
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.
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.
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