Job Introduction

A rare opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and experienced Maths Teacher at Westminster Under School.

We are looking for a bright, caring and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for Maths who will relish the opportunity to become a teacher at Westminster Under School. The successful candidate will teach Years 5 – 8 and ideally have experience of teaching up to scholarship level or beyond.

Westminster Under School is a busy, passionate and purposeful place, where pupils greatly enjoy the activities of learning and are given the support and guidance they need to develop as intelligent, compassionate and inquisitive individuals. Maths is extremely important within the School and pupils, who work far beyond their chronological age, attach great importance to their achievements in the subject. We are lucky to attract some of the best mathematicians in the city, and it is a real pleasure teaching such inquisitive and curious minds. 

Some highlights of the Maths department include the following. 

• We compete in many external competitions, including the FMC, PMC, JMC, IMC and TMC. We have experienced much success in these over the years. For example, in last year’s JMO, a student of ours was the only student out of all participants across the UK and World to score full marks (70/70). Another example of our mathematical dominance is the TMC, where we have five consecutive podium finishers, as can be seen towards the bottom of this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_Mathematics_Trust 
• Our subject has a very high profile here and, as such, our calendar of events is varied and creative, and consequently really enjoyable to deliver. It includes the Speedcubing competition, assemblies (such as those celebrating Pi Day, poetry day and house music), trips (such as Bletchley and the London Stock Exchange), movie nights, code breaking and external speakers (such as Rob Eastaway).
• Two weekly pieces of provision are our iconic ‘Maths Hat’ and ‘Maths Clinic’. Our renowned ‘Maths Hat’ tends to have dozens, if not hundreds, of entrants each week. ‘Maths Clinic’ uses student doctors to support and extend. 
• We teach from a bespoke scheme of work which utilises David Rayner’s textbooks, interleaved with in-house resources, thought-provoking problem solving & four online platforms (Atom, Mangahigh, Eedi & Parallel). There is room in the curriculum to digress and weave one’s personality into the delivery. The result is a program that engages, supports, enriches and stretches the pupils in equal measure.

This is a particularly exciting time for the school, as we are moving into a state-of-the-art new building ahead of our expansion into early years and co-education.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Head of Maths, they will:

Teaching and learning

• Plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons, in line with Schemes of Work
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Maths department, delivering a high level of teaching and smooth running of the department
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual development of all pupils
• Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the pupils and is appropriate to their needs and skill levels
• Assist in other areas outside of formal lessons, such as helping with support clinics and with the running of external competitions.
• Apply any recommendations and guidance for pupils with specific learning or welfare needs or disabilities, as directed by the SENCO, or on the pupil’s personalised learning plan
• Apply, where appropriate, technological capability to enhance learning and teaching
• Contribute to and maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures
• Engage pupils fully in the assessment and self-evaluation process
• Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupils’ attainment to acknowledge and inform progress
• Record and report on pupil progress and achievements in accordance with the School’s requirements, including formal reporting points such as parents’ evenings and written reports

 Pastoral Care and Pupil Management

• Put pupils at the centre of everything you do, taking a pastoral interest in pupils around the school, so that they feel valued and cared for
• Take the role of Form Tutor or Form Support Tutor within a year group
• Monitor the welfare of class pupils, providing guidance, advice and support, and fostering self-esteem
• Motivate pupils through praise, while being firm but fair
• Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and uniform of pupils in the classroom and in all school locations and activities
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and the writing of reports
• Communicate, respond to and consult with parents on a regular basis, maintaining records, as appropriate
• Communicate and consult with other departments or members of staff to implement recommendations, policies or guidance

All teachers and other staff are expected to:

• Promote and support the School’s Aims, Vision and School Development Plan
• Adhere to and support the School’s policies and procedures
• Accept responsibility for the welfare and care of all pupils, at all times
• Undertake break and supervisory duties as designated by the Senior Management Team
• Cover classes for absent colleagues as directed by Senior Management Team
• Attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings and other meetings and school events, such as the Carol Service and school concerts, outside normal hours
• Attend relevant school trips, normally including one residential visit per year
• Engage positively in and contribute to INSET activities offered by the School
• Be involved in new initiatives within the School as part of ongoing professional development
• Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge, learning networks and current educational research

Whilst every effort has been taken to provide a comprehensive list of responsibilities, the post holder may be asked to complete other duties which could be considered relevant to the role, as directed by the Master.

The Ideal Candidate

Please refer to the below (attached) person specification.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Westminster Under School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Package Description

Required for: September 2025

Location: Vincent Square - Westminster Under School

Contract: full-time, temporary (maternity cover for one academic year)

Salary: Westminster Under School has its own salary scale, and new members of staff are placed at a point relevant to their qualifications and experience. Details of salary will be discussed at interview with those candidates who are short-listed. 

For this role, there is no fixed closing date. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.

About the School

Working at Westminster Under School

Westminster Under School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The community is made up of 292 pupils, 43 teaching staff and 50 support staff.

Our teaching staff are friendly and welcoming and all new teachers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here, both inside and outside the classroom. Social events are regular and varied, with plenty of opportunity to socialise outside working hours.

It also does not matter where you come to us from. Some teachers come to us straight from university or having just taken a PGCE. Some have taught in independent schools before while others come from the state sector, or another industry altogether. The common ground is that all our teachers have a great knowledge and love for their subject and are willing to be fully involved in the life of the School and the lives of the children who come here.

At Westminster Under School we will always select the best candidate for every position. However, we know we can only truly choose the best person on every occasion if a broad and diverse pool of candidates see the job advertised and are encouraged to apply.

As such, we continue to work on how our job roles are encountered, and particularly welcome applications from groups who have traditionally been underrepresented here. Westminster Under School is for everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We hope you are encouraged to apply.

The School

Westminster Under School is a happy, ambitious, nurturing and inspiring world-class preparatory education for seven to 13 year olds. Pupils who love to learn are offered a supportive, dynamic and inspirational environment to fuel their curiosity. 

Located in the heart of London, the School overlooks the beautiful school playing fields in Vincent Square and is just a few moments’ walk from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. It is closely connected to Westminster School; in 1943, Westminster expanded its educational scope by forming the Under School, and the two schools share the same Governing Body and the same ethos of a liberal education. 

Westminster Under School's curriculum is broad and diverse, aiming to foster a sense of wonder and inquisitiveness in children and encourage independent thought. The teaching programme goes above and beyond the National Curriculum and teachers are not tightly bound by syllabus. Pupils are taught a wide range of subjects by expert teachers who embrace opportunities for growth and promote diverse thinking, and who encourage them to ask questions about the world around them. 

While the School's standard of our education is of the highest quality, the School’s focus is not only on academic achievement. Westminster pupils receive a full and rounded education that includes sport, the arts and many opportunities to engage in community outreach; pupils frequently take part in concerts, plays and in both internal and external competitions, and the School hosts festivals and events throughout the year. Like its older counterpart, Westminster Under School is fully committed to each pupil’s spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing – with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies – and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives.

From September 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre-prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, with the introduction of girls into Year 9 at Westminster School in 2028, all year groups across the two schools, from ages four to 18, will be fully co-educational, reflecting the School’s dedication to inclusivity and excellence.

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