Job Description
Maths Teacher - Wirral - November 2026 Start
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Monday 2 November 2026
End Date: Friday 20 November 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience
Teaching: Key Stages 3 and 4 Mathematics
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Maths Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral from 2 November until 20 November 2026.
This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy lasting three weeks, offering an excellent opportunity for a qualified Mathematics Teacher seeking a short-term assignment immediately after October half-term.
The school is looking for a confident and committed Maths Teacher who can deliver lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, maintain high expectations and support pupils with their mathematical understanding and progress.
The successful candidate will need to adapt quickly to an established department and provide consistent teaching throughout the assignment.
The Role
As a Maths Teacher, you will deliver engaging and appropriately challenging lessons across the secondary Mathematics curriculum.
Your responsibilities will include:
Teaching Mathematics across KS3 and KS4
Delivering lessons covering number, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability
Supporting pupils in developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Explaining mathematical concepts clearly and accurately
Preparing pupils for relevant assessments, including GCSE Mathematics
Adapting teaching to meet different learning needs and abilities
Assessing pupil understanding and providing constructive feedback
Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and established routines
Working collaboratively with Mathematics department colleagues
Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for classroom teaching throughout the three-week assignment. Any specific planning and marking expectations will be confirmed with shortlisted applicants.
The Ideal Maths Teacher
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have strong subject knowledge in Mathematics
Have experience teaching Maths across KS3 and KS4
Are confident delivering GCSE Mathematics content
Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
Can explain mathematical concepts to pupils of varying abilities
Have strong communication and organisational skills
Can quickly establish positive working relationships
Are reliable, adaptable and professional
Are available full-time from 2 November until 20 November 2026
Applications are welcome from both experienced Mathematics Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
As a Maths Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:
Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience
Weekly pay
A genuine full-time teaching opportunity
A dedicated education recruitment consultant
Free CPD through The National College
Access to further Mathematics teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside
Support throughout the recruitment and registration process
Ongoing support during your placement
About the Opportunity
This position is based at a secondary school on the Wirral, with the assignment running from Monday 2 November until Friday 20 November 2026.
The school requires a qualified Maths specialist who can maintain continuity of teaching across KS3 and KS4 during this period.
This opportunity would particularly suit a Maths Teacher who is immediately available after October half-term, approaching the end of another assignment or looking for short-term teaching work before Christmas.
Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.
Safeguarding and Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the Wirral.
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply Today
If you're a qualified Maths Teacher looking for a short-term teaching opportunity on the Wirral this November, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com
