Teacher of Mathematics - 1 year Limited Term Appointment
About This Role
Mathematics Teacher
Full-time, Limited Term Position
The starting salary on the main pay scale is £42,718, increasing to £48,712 by your third year in teaching.
Start date: September 2026
Application deadline: Sunday, 19th April 2026
To apply, please submit your application via the Jobtrain portal. Detailed application instructions are included in the job description, which also highlights that shortlisted candidates will need to attend an in-person meeting at our school located on the Isle of Man.
About the Role
Are you a driven and effective educator committed to enhancing student success?
We invite applications for a passionate and talented teacher to join our accomplished Mathematics Faculty. Teaching Maths and Further Maths at Key Stage 5 would be a plus, and we welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and seasoned educators.
Ballakermeen offers a dynamic and supportive atmosphere. A visit to our school will showcase our values in action. In 2025, we celebrated our highest-ever GCSE and A-level results, achieving 79% A*-C at GCSE and 64% A*-A at A2. We are dedicated to continually enhancing the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school, providing all teachers with a research-informed Professional Development (PD) programme throughout the academic year.
A Workplace That Invests in You
✔ Newly qualified teachers will begin with a competitive salary of £42,718 per annum (spine point M4).
✔ A salary that is reviewed annually until you reach the maximum threshold.
✔ If eligible, you will be offered two pension options: the Teachers Superannuation scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) scheme.
✔ For those returning to the island who participated in the Department’s Student Loan scheme for tuition fees, the loan will be paid off by the Department after completing your second year as a teacher at one of the island's schools. This repayment is capped at £7,500 for a three-year degree or £10,000 for a four-year degree, subject to the criteria in the Teacher Loan Cancellation Policy.
✔ A subject shortage allowance of up to £500 per month for a maximum of 8 months is available if you secure a permanent position in Maths, English, or Science teaching (excluding TLR).
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, available exclusively for Public Service employees, to support your ongoing professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service, which provides professional counselling, emotional support, and guidance on a variety of issues.
✔ Discounted entry to the NSC gym and island swimming pools, along with personalized support programs and exercise classes led by certified instructors through the ACTIV8 scheme.
✔ You may qualify for a Blue Light Card, which offers a range of exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities at numerous popular retailers both online and in-store.
✔ Complimentary on-site parking.
Eager to Apply?
Application deadline: Sunday, 19th April 2026
For details on how to apply and contact information for any initial questions regarding the role, please refer to the vacancy on the Jobtrain portal. Additional information about employment with the Isle of Man Public Service can also be found in the provided Jobtrain link.