The Role

Accountable to the Head of Mathematics, the successful candidate will take responsibility for classes across the full age and ability range of the school. The role combines a passion for high-level mathematical instruction with a commitment to the pastoral care and extra-curricular life of a full boarding community.

Your key responsibilities include:

Teaching & Academic Excellence

• Timetable Delivery: Teach a set weekly timetable, ensuring lessons are challenging and meet the pupils' vast appetite for the subject.
• Assessment & Tracking: Set and mark work in accordance with school policies and maintain accurate records of attainment and progress.
• Academic Support: Be available for extra teaching outside the timetable to support individual pupil needs.
• Scholarship Support: Assist with the marking of scholarship and entrance examinations as required.

Communication & Professional Growth

• Pupil Reporting: Write regular reports and provide constructive feedback to monitor the progress of all pupils.
• Parental Engagement: Communicate with parents regarding progress through planned events (parents' evenings) and on an "as-needs-be" basis.
• Best Practice: Participate in the Professional Development Review system and share innovative digital resources with colleagues.
• Collaboration: Attend staff meetings, chapel services, and professional development days to contribute to the wider school culture.

Pastoral & Additional Duties

• House Tutoring: Act as a tutor to a group of pupils in a boarding house, supporting their academic progress and overall well-being.
• Invigilation & Cover: Cover for absences when required and invigilate internal and external exams in accordance with board regulations.
• Extra-Curricular: Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting activities such as UKMT challenges, Olympiad training, or other sporting and cultural pursuits.

About You

We are looking for a resilient and articulate mathematician who can motivate pupils and thrive within a fast-paced boarding environment.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Education: An excellent Honours degree relevant to Mathematics.
• Teaching Ability: A proven track record (or potential) for outstanding teaching and the ability to communicate mathematical concepts in a positive and sensitive way.
• Classroom Management: Strong rapport with pupils and an intuitive awareness of classroom management.
• Analytical Mindset: The ability to use a range of strategies to facilitate learning and meet the demands of a high-achieving cohort.

Key Qualities

• Inspirational: The ability to inspire and motivate pupils of high academic ability (including those aiming for Oxford, Cambridge, and elite US universities).
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence to empathise with staff and pupils.
• Resilience: The stamina and energy required to meet the demands of a full boarding school schedule.
• Initiative: Proactive in adapting departmental resources and producing new materials to share with the team.
• Inclusive Mindset: A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and an inclusive school culture.

What We Offer

Start Date: 1 September 2026 (flexible for the right candidate).

Salary: Winchester College has its own generous salary scale (above the national scale). Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) are available for additional roles such as running a sport or a department.

Accommodation: Accommodation may be available with this position to support boarding and pastoral duties.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 1st February 2026

For the full job description and to apply please see here

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk.