Teacher of Mathematics (full or part time)

An able mathematician and inspiring teacher is required to join this large and successful department from September 2026 to teach full or part time across the range of ages and attainment to some or all years from Year 9 to Year 13.

The core requirement of the role is teaching from Tuesday to Thursday inclusive on a 0.5 FTE contract, but working hours can be discussed and flexibility applied if necessary. The role can be extended beyond this for suitable candidates, all the way up to a full time role.

We would also welcome applications from graduates without teaching qualifications who wish to develop a career in teaching starting directly in employment, possibly with the inclusion of pursuit of a teaching qualification alongside the role.

The successful candidate should be academically well qualified: it is expected that applicants will have good grades in A Levels including Mathematics and desirably, a Bachelor’s degree that contains a mathematical element.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Mathematics as a subject in its own right, and also about teaching and learning both within the discipline and across the curriculum. Their enthusiasm for the subject and their ability to communicate effectively is essential across all the ages and abilities they are working with. They will be able to create a challenging and effective learning environment for all their pupils.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

Closing date: 7th August 2026. Early applications are encouraged, and candidates will be contacted as and when submissions arrive with us, with most interviews likely to take place before the closing date. We reserve the right to appoint and close the process at any time.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.