Teacher of Mathematics - Abersychan Comprehensive SchoolCouncil

Thank you for your interest in the position of Mathematics Teacher at Abersychan School. This is an important position for our school, as we aim to further improve the quality of provision and raise standards in Mathematics. The Mathematics Department consists of strong teachers and you would be part of a passionate team. An established Curriculum Leader of Mathematics is innovative and forward-thinking, always striving to develop the Mathematics curriculum. We would welcome applications from all candidates who meet the person specification. 

Abersychan School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school that meets the needs of students of all abilities. We are committed to ensuring that all our young people are happy, successful and ready for life beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a highly committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their personal best. The school currently has 710 students, 40 teachers and 43 support staff. The school serves an area of significant socio-economic deprivation, with 31% of students eligible for free school meals and 51% living within the 20% most deprived areas of Wales. 

The school’s aims are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical and extra-curricular activities. Students are happy, hard-working and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. We have fantastic parents and governors who are very supportive in helping us ensure that each student receives the very best education. The school was widely commended for making significant improvements to behaviour management and we are currently focussed on securing the highest standards through outstanding provision. 

The Mathematics Department at Abersychan School is a successful, hardworking and dynamic team with a shared vision to ensure that all students experience the highest quality teaching and learning to achieve their best. The department is well resourced with a range of digital teaching tools, including interactive whiteboards, visualisers and Chromebooks. The team work very closely with the LA School Improvement Service (formally EAS) and the cluster primary schools to collaboratively advance pedagogical approaches. 

We are looking for an exceptional person who has the energy, drive, resilience and commitment to join us at this exciting stage of our improvement journey. If you are inspired by the prospect of playing a key role in realising the school’s ambitions, have an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve, regardless of background and ability, then we would love to hear from you! In return, I personally guarantee you a high level of professional support and development. 

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact [email protected]. Applications should be submitted via the Local Authority platform linked in the Eteach advertisement. 

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 8th October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups. 

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

Position type: Full Time