Maths Teacher - Specialist Independent School

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient and inspiring Maths Teacher.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for helping children and young people develop confidence in mathematics, overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Maths lessons that are accessible to pupils with a wide range of abilities and needs.

You will be expected to create a calm, supportive and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and encouraged to develop their mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons tailored to individual pupils' abilities, interests and learning needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches, resources and assessments for pupils with ASD, ADHD, attachment needs and trauma-related difficulties.
• Develop pupils' numeracy, reasoning, problem-solving and mathematical communication skills.
• Support pupils to build confidence and resilience in Maths through practical, engaging and appropriately challenging learning experiences.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and create an environment where they feel confident to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic staff to support pupils' wider development and wellbeing.
• Use positive behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches within the classroom.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans where appropriate.
• Encourage pupils to take pride in their achievements and celebrate progress at every stage.
• Maintain high expectations whilst recognising and responding sensitively to individual barriers to learning.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support whole-school improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified teacher or an experienced and suitably skilled Maths practitioner/teacher.
• Passionate about Mathematics and helping young people achieve success.
• Patient, nurturing and emotionally intelligent.
• Confident adapting lessons for pupils with additional needs.
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma or disrupted attachment.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging situations.
• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to make Maths engaging, accessible and relevant.
• Flexible and willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Resilient, reflective and open to learning and professional development.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where relationships come first and where education can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education.
• Develop your practice in SEND, autism, ADHD, attachment and trauma-informed education.
• Work within a supportive and dedicated team.
• Deliver creative and engaging Maths lessons that help pupils build confidence and achieve success.
• Help pupils develop essential numeracy and problem-solving skills that will support them throughout their lives.
• See the direct impact of your work on pupils' confidence, wellbeing and engagement.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and other checks in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.

If you are an inspiring Maths Teacher who believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you

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