Temporary Teacher of Mathematics (maternity cover)

from the Headmistress
Mrs Maria Young MA PGCE

Temporary Teacher of Mathematics (maternity cover)

Background to the School

Farnborough  Hill  is  an  independent  Catholic  day  school  and  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Schools
Association, Independent Schools’ Association and CISC.  It welcomes pupils and staff of all faiths and
no faith, provided they are in sympathy with the ethos of the School.

Located on the Hampshire/Surrey border, the School has excellent transport links, both by train and
road being about a 10 minutes’ walk from Farnborough Main station.

Farnborough Hill is committed to the education of the whole person. The School places great emphasis
on the all-round personal growth of its pupils. It aims for academic excellence as well as ensuring that
pupils play a full part in school life and have the opportunities to develop their co-curricular interests.

The School offers Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships at 11+ as well as means-tested
bursaries for families in need of financial assistance. Sixth Form Scholarships are awarded on the basis
of open examination, as well as for excellence in Creative Arts, Music, Performing Arts and Sport.

In 2025 our A level pupils once again achieved impressive results with an excellent 50% of all grades at
A*/A and 76% A*-B. Our GCSE results were also excellent with 48% of grades awarded at 9-7.

The  School’s  aim  is  to  engage  wholeheartedly  in  all  activities,  challenges  and  opportunities.  This  is
achieved  through  our  pastoral  care  and  encouragement  of  each  individual.  This  is  a  strength  of
Farnborough  Hill  and  we  see  it  as  an  essential  part  of  our  caring,  Christian  ethos.  Parents  greatly
appreciate this and see it as an important ingredient when choosing to send their daughters here.

The  School  is  housed  in  the  historic  home  of  the  ex-Empress  Eugenie  of  France,  to  which  much
purpose-built  school  accommodation,  such  as  the  sports  hall,  swimming  pool,  Art  and  Design
Technology  Centre, modern  laboratories, theatre, a music  suite  and  hockey  all-weather  pitch  have
been added, with an inspiring new Sixth Form Centre which opened in September 2022. These facilities
sit within approximately 65 acres of parkland making it a tranquil and inspiring place to work, alongside
a forward-looking and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and governing body

The Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department currently consists of 5 full-time and 2 part-time members of staff, who
enjoy a shared staff workroom. There are four dedicated Mathematics classrooms and several smaller
seminar-style classrooms for A level teaching.

The Mathematics Department broadly follows the National Curriculum.   In Years 7 to 9 pupils are
placed in sets, and in Years 10 and 11 this increases the number of sets, typically with two parallel
middle groups.  Setting is based on internal tests, examinations and overall effort and attainment and
is deliberately fluid, allowing free movement between groups as necessary for individual pupils.

Initially, all pupils in Years 10 and 11 are prepared for the Higher Tier GCSE course with the AQA
Examination Board.  This decision is continually reviewed in the lowest set and some pupils may be
entered at Foundation level, according to what will most benefit the pupil.  Examination results within
the department at GCSE are high, with 48% of pupils gaining 9 – 7 grades in 2025. At A level, over 76%
of pupils gained A or A* in 2025.

Mathematics is a popular choice at A level with the option of Further Mathematics available for the
most  able  pupils.  The  department  currently  follows  the Edexcel course  for both Mathematics  and
Further Mathematics. The options choices for Further Mathematics are Further Pure 1 and Further
Pure 2.  It is usual to have at least one, and often more, Mathematics candidates for Oxbridge each
year.    The  department  runs  STEP,  MAT  and  TMUA  preparation  lessons  as  needed  to  support
applications to study Mathematics at competitive universities.

The department organises a number of co-curricular events and activities to enhance the learning and
enjoyment of Mathematics.  For example, pupils have visited Winchester Cathedral to explore sacred
geometry  and  Bletchley  Park  to  investigate  Mathematics  in  a  variety  of  contexts.  The  Sixth  Form
mathematicians attend Maths Fest, which features speakers such as Simon Singh. The department also
encourages pupils to take part in the UKMT Mathematical challenges and the Maths Olympiad for Girls,
and have  enjoyed success at all levels, with several pupils being invited to enter for the ‘kangaroo’
challenges and the Olympiad.  Teams of pupils are also entered for the UKMT Team Challenges. Pupils
are also encouraged to participate in The National Cipher Challenge and similar events.

Teacher of Mathematics
This  post  is  suitable  for  an  experienced  teacher,  a  returner  to  the  profession  or  an  Early  Career
Teacher (when full induction will be given). The successful applicant will be able to teach Mathematics
throughout the School up to GCSE level and A level.  An ability to teach Further Mathematics would
be advantageous, but not essential.

Farnborough Hill Teacher Person Specification

Qualifications

•  A good record of academic achievement including a relevant degree
•  A teaching qualification (eg PGCE/QTS)
•  Recent previous experience of working with young people of secondary

school age.

•  Good oral and written English skills

Skills and
Abilities

•  Excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to prepare and deliver
interesting and dynamic lessons according to department specifications
and schemes of work

•  Ability to inspire pupils and enthuse about your subject
•  Ability to use relevant technology in teaching and learning
•  Good organisation and the ability to prioritise
•  Ability to work as part of a hard-working and supportive team
•  Willingness to contribute to co-curricular activities and the wider life

of the School

Personal
Qualities

•  Energetic, hardworking and resilient
•  Sympathy with the aims, values and ethos of the School
•  Professional, positive, patient and helpful
•  Confident in the classroom
•  Personal warmth with good interpersonal skills
•  Good sense of humour
•  Commitment to the best practice in teaching and pastoral care
•  Commitment  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  children

and young people

The temporary maternity cover appointment will be made for the academic year 2026 – 2027, and the
salary will be according to qualifications and experience on Farnborough Hill’s own generous pay scale.
In accordance with the School’s current employment policies, the first two terms of the appointment
will be probationary.

All members of staff are expected to be in sympathy with and supportive of the ethos of the School as
set out in the Mission Statement.  All full-time members of staff are expected to be fully involved in
the  life  of  the  School,  contributing  to  co-curricular  activities  and  undertaking  responsibility  in  the
tutorial teams.

Farnborough Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the
appropriate DBS Code of Practice check.

Further information about the School can be found on our website. www.farnborough-hill.org

If you require any further information about this post or the School please telephone Mrs Clark, the
Headmistress’s PA, in the first instance, on 01252 545197.

To apply please complete the Application Form, which is available from our website, and submit it to
the Headmistress via email to hmsec@farnborough-hill.org

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right
to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 16 March 2026 – however if interested in applying for the
role please submit your application as early as possible as it will be considered upon receipt
Interviews: Interviews will take place as soon as possible or on Friday 20 March 2026
Start Date: September 2026