ECT Mathematics Teacher – Secondary School –Portsmouth

A well-established 11–18 secondary school in Portsmouth is seeking a motivated and reflective Early Career Teacher of Mathematics to join its successful Maths department. The school has built a strong reputation locally for steady academic progress, clear behaviour systems and an effective ECT development programme. Mathematics is a core strength of the school, with solid GCSE outcomes and a growing Sixth Form cohort. The department is structured, collaborative and experienced in mentoring new teachers through their induction years. The Role This position is ideal for an ECT looking for a stable and professionally supportive start to their career. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, with potential involvement at KS5 as your experience grows. You will: • Deliver well-structured Mathematics lessons across KS3 and GCSE • Develop strong routines for behaviour and classroom organisation • Contribute to shared planning and departmental meetings • Engage fully with the school’s ECT induction programme • Receive regular coaching and feedback to refine practice The department provides centralised schemes of work and assessment materials, ensuring clarity and consistency while allowing you to develop your own teaching style. The Mathematics Department The Maths team is experienced and cohesive, with a clear curriculum progression model. Lessons emphasise conceptual understanding, problem-solving and exam technique. Department strengths include: • Consistent GCSE results • Structured intervention and revision sessions • Clear marking and feedback expectations • Collaborative planning meetings • Supportive mentoring from experienced colleagues ECTs are integrated into the department with close guidance from a subject mentor. The School Environment This Portsmouth secondary school benefits from modernised classrooms equipped with interactive technology. Behaviour systems are consistently applied, creating calm and purposeful lessons. Leadership places strong emphasis on staff development and wellbeing. ECTs benefit from: • Reduced timetable in their first year • Weekly mentor meetings • Structured professional studies sessions • Regular lesson observations with developmental feedback The school has a proven track record of successfully supporting ECTs into confident and effective practitioners. Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in Mathematics • Demonstrate secure subject knowledge • Be reflective and open to coaching • Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement • Show enthusiasm for professional development This role would suit a newly qualified Mathematics teacher seeking a supportive and structured environment in which to grow professionally. What’s On Offer • Full ECT induction programme • Strong departmental mentoring • Clear behaviour systems • Competitive salary aligned to experience • A respected Portsmouth secondary school community This is an excellent opportunity to start your teaching career in a well-run and improvement-focused secondary school.