Teacher of Mathematics (Partnerships)
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School:
Royal Grammar School -
Location:
Newcastle -
Salary:
The salary will be determined by the RGS Teachers salary scale -
Hours:
Full Time -
Contractual Status:
Fixed term -
Closing Date:
11th May 2026
Teacher of Mathematics (Partnerships)
2 Year Fixed Term – Required from September 2026 (or January 2027 for the right candidate)
We have an exceptionally exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher of Maths, thanks to very generous funding from Rokos Capital Management (RCM). The role will largely involve joining the delivery team for the Further Maths GCSE programme, which is offered to local state schools where the qualification is not available.
This is a fixed term, 2-year post, with scope to continue beyond 2 years if continuance of funding is achieved. The successful candidate will work alongside our existing team of 3 Maths Partnership teachers.
The successful candidate would aim to build on the proof of concept achieved by our existing Reece Foundation-funded Maths Partnerships teachers, who are well established in their roles. The expectation is that you will be based at RGS and will teach a small number of lessons at our school. The remaining teaching time will be dedicated to projects aimed at raising attainment and improving access to opportunities among children from local state-funded schools.
There will also be an expectation that some activities will help to improve the skills of non-specialist Maths teachers in partner schools. You would be expected to demonstrate an entrepreneurial flair in making the most of the role: we are looking for a Maths whizz who can inspire, motivate and innovate! As such, this role is not suitable for an Early Career Teacher.
The Partnerships role also involves:
- In conjunction with the Director of Partnerships: building on significant links with senior schools across the North-East region, linking with the teacher(s) operating in each school, providing opportunities for students in these schools. This will require working to state school term dates (which are longer than RGS term dates).
- The focus of the role is to enable more young people to access Further Maths GCSE, as part of our successful hybrid programme. You would deliver online and in-person lessons on a weekly basis.
- Part of the offer may involve upskilling non-specialist teachers through a bespoke CPD offer: for example, building their confidence to deliver the Further Maths GCSE prorgamme in-house, over time. So, the role is best suited to teachers with the experience and expertise to achieve this.
- There would be a budget allocated to the position to cover resources and associated costs, such as travel and expenses.
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Salary: The salary will be determined by the RGS Teachers’ Scale.
Excellent benefits available- please see our job information pack for full details.
Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 11th May 2026
Covering Letter and a completed RGS Application Form should be sent directly to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
Royal Grammar School
In 1525, the Mayor of Newcastle, Thomas Horsley, wrote his will, in which he generously gifted his estate to fund a grammar school. Five centuries later, Horsley’s vision lives on in the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle’s corridors and classrooms, and his philanthropic spirit drives the RGS’s commitment to education.
Few schools can claim a 500-year history. Over the years, the RGS, has continued to flourish as the premier independent school in the North East of England and as one of the country’s leading schools – consistently topping the regional table for academic excellence.
Today, RGS is a fully co-educational school with over 1,300 students aged 7-18 (Years 3 to 13). Its academically selective places are highly sought after. The school has more than 250 students in the Junior School, which shares the same outstanding site as the Senior School. Its Sixth Form is one of the largest in the independent sector, with more than 340 students.
While RGS prides itself on academic excellence, the school is also known for its emphasis on a holistic education. The school’s ‘There’s More to Life’ approach informs its holistic education, which is central to students’ success, health and happiness.
RGS is based in the heart of Newcastle, immediately opposite Jesmond Metro station. The school occupies over 30 acres of land and has state-of-the-art facilities, including five brand new art studios, a new library, a modern Sixth Form Centre, a 25m swimming pool, two Sports Halls, a Performing Arts Centre, outdoor football/rugby pitches at Mooracres, an artificial turf pitch for hockey and the former County Cricket Ground.
Academic Success
RGS is a special place, known and respected throughout the whole country as well as the North East. It’s a place where aspirations are high, results are outstanding, and opportunities are endless. Our students go on to study highly selective courses at the most sought-after universities but also leave the school realising that life outside the classroom has been equally beneficial.
In 2023, RGS was named ‘Independent School of the Year’ overall in The Telegraph Group’s national awards. Most recently, the school was again named North East Independent Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025 by The Sunday Times’ Parent Power Schools Guide.
Academically, the school is highly selective. Students are assessed for entry at the key entry points (Y3, Y5, Y7, and a handful at Y9, plus Sixth Form). The biggest entry points are Y3 (60 students), Y7 (c.75 students) and Y12 (c.45 students). Beyond the academics, in Junior School (Y3-6), entry is assessed through activity days, whilst at Y7, students are assessed through online tests and an interaction day. Sixth Form entry is through interview only.
Students sit baseline tests in Y7, Y10, and Y12 – the average GLA CAT score for both the current Y7 and Y12 is 117. We have several students who have the assistance of our dedicated Learning Support Team, which works across Junior and Senior School.
Co-curricular Activities
At RGS, students can choose from over 170 co-curricular activities, ranging from music, drama, and sports to unique options like e-sports and knitting. All students are encouraged to discover what excites and inspires them.
Sport is also a central part of life at RGS, with students actively participating in a variety of activities including hockey, cricket, and basketball, from early morning until late afternoon. RGS views sport as a fundamental vehicle for students to develop lifelong skills, character, resilience – and, above all, a love for daily movement.
While it may seem tricky to balance schoolwork with so many exciting co-curricular and sporting activities, RGS has found that students actively engaged outside the classroom often perform even better academically. Both programmes are designed to help students develop essential life skills, from self-awareness to decision-making and self-organisation.
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