The Schools of King Edward in Birmingham are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Teacher of Mathematics to teach across the full age range from September 2026. It is an opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic, very supportive and friendly department in an exceptional school. The successful candidate will also have the skills and experience to teach Computer Science and/or Physics to GCSE level. They will primarily teach and be based at King Edward’s School, with some teaching at our High School for Girls, which is located on the same campus.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school with pastoral care duties and help with co-curricular activities is essential. While this role is advertised as full-time, part-time applications may be considered for the right candidate.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Second Master, Mr Ed Swanwick by email to: recruitment@keschools.org.uk.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Neil Shepherd by email: n.shepherd@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 8am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged to ensure full consideration for the post. Interviews will provisionally take place on Friday 15 May 2026.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
