Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher – Sunderland Secondary School September 2026 | MPS (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum) | Long-term supply

Early in your teaching career and looking for somewhere to grow? This one's for you.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Maths Teacher for a secondary school in Sunderland, with a September 2026 start. This is a long-term supply position — and it's particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher looking to build experience, develop their practice, and establish themselves in a school where they can make a real impact.

Long-term supply is an increasingly popular route for ECTs. You get the consistency of a permanent role — same school, same students, same colleagues — with the added support of Teaching Personnel behind you. And if the placement goes well, permanent opportunities can follow.

Day to day, you'll be:

• Planning and delivering Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Stretching and supporting students of all abilities
• Assessing progress and adapting your teaching accordingly
• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour and engagement
• Contributing to department meetings and whole-school events
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

You'll need:

• QTS or equivalent — ECTs strongly encouraged to apply
• A degree in Maths or a closely related discipline
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for making Maths accessible
• Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• MPS/UPS salary — £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free CPD and Early Career development support
• A genuine route into permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply | Start: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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