Working at Christ’s Hospital
Teacher of Mathematics
We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Mathematics from January 2027. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment and both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered. This post offers the opportunity to teach Mathematics to IGCSE and A Level. We would be particularly interested in colleagues who can teach Further Mathematics. As an independent school, a PGCE is not necessary for teaching at Christ’s Hospital, and we would consider recent graduates who are interested in the profession or highly qualified professionals who are considering a career change. The successful applicant will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for the teaching of Mathematics in a large co-educational boarding school. Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ’s Hospital teachers’ salary scale up to £49,623 per annum. The closing date for this role is 9.00am on the 23rd June with interviews taking place on either the 26th, 29th or 1st July 2026. Early applications advised as we reserve the right to close early should a suitable applicant apply.
You can find out more about the Royal Mathematical School
The Royal Mathematical School (RMS) was founded at Christ’s Hospital 350 years ago and, as part of the school, has been transforming the lives of its students for generations. It was established in 1673 by King Charles ll and went on to be shaped by some of the world’s foremost intellectuals, including Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Christopher Wren. The vast painting by Antonio Verrio hanging in the school’s Dining Hall commemorates the founding of the department.
The school has just marked the 350th anniversary of the founding of the RMS with a programme of events, including lectures from celebrated intellectuals and explorers as well establishing the Lord Mayor’s Royal Mathematical School Scholarship Programme.
The early aim of the RMS was to train children as mathematicians, astronomers and navigators. It was hoped that this would address the late 17th century need for a stronger maritime presence. Today it is a vital part of the transformational education that Christ’s Hospital provides for its students, developing critical and analytical thinkers who are prepared to challenge themselves and, upon leaving the school, the world beyond its boundaries. As the area of digital and data education progresses, it is expected that the Head of the RMS will be central to this development.
Mathematics is a key subject in the curriculum at CH. Students follow a foundation mathematics course in 2nd and 3rd form (Year 7 and 8) and from Little Erasmus (Year 9) and thereafter all students are taught the Higher Edexcel IGCSE course. This provides a good platform for A Level and beyond. Maths groups are set by ability from the Second Form (Year 7) to Greater Erasmus (Year 11). Class sizes average 22 in all compulsory mathematics sets, allowing for smaller groups to cater for the less able mathematicians.
The current A Level course is the Edexcel specification, and both maths and further maths are very popular (over 60% of 6th form students taking maths). A Level teaching is spread throughout the department with two teachers taking the same set for different strands of the syllabus (mechanics and statistics). Results are good: last year over 63% of all maths grades were A* to B; 75% of further maths grades were A* to B. We also offer the Extended Project Qualification in mathematics and computer science, and students are assisted with their preparation for MAT or STEP exams.
The department currently comprises 15 full-time staff; all are experienced subject specialists and some hold other school responsibilities. It is housed across two floors in the East Classroom block, which overlooks the main quadrangle. All classrooms have interactive Clevertouch whiteboards.
There is a thriving Mathematics Club which encourages students from a range of age groups to develop problem-solving skills. Many students enjoy sitting the different levels of UKMT challenges with a good number qualifying for the following rounds. Our students go on to study a variety of courses including traditional choices such as engineering, sciences, accountancy and finance as well as more contemporary career areas like cybernetics and operational research.
You can find out more about the Royal Mathematical School here