HOP Maths Outreach Teacher

Lewisham; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Maths Teacher to support students who are unable to attend school due to medical reasons. You will work within the Hospital Outreach Programme, engaging with an enthusiastic team to help close the attainment gap for these young people. Qualified Teacher Status is essential, and you will enjoy a supportive environment with excellent training and generous benefits, including flexible working and a local government pension.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Local subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• You will be committed to the development of the service and working with parents to close the gap in attainment.
• An interest in meeting the needs of those with physical and mental health needs is welcomed.
• Experience of peripatetic work is desirable but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Support students unable to attend school as part of the Hospital Outreach Programme.
• Work collaboratively with the HOP team and engage with students' families.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree level in relevant subject area

Job description

Overview

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CVs. Please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Inci Etem, HOP Manager.

Salary £40,317 - £52,300 per annum pro rata (M1-M6) of the Teacher Main Pay Range (MPR). N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at The Council has a dedicated employment support service, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Job Category: Teacher

Role and responsibilities

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction: Do you want to support students who are unable to attend school? Are you an experienced Maths teacher looking for a new challenge? What's the role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Maths Teacher to work with an enthusiastic and dynamic team within the Hospital Outreach Programme (HOP) run by Lewisham Virtual School. This will be largely an independent role, and you will be joining the HOP Team consisting of the HOP School Room Supervisor based in the Lewisham Hospital School Room, HOP English Outreach Tutor, HOP Outreach Manager, and HOP Clinical Psychologist, working with children and young people of statutory school.

What we're looking for: You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be committed to the development of the service and in working collaboratively with parents and other professionals to close the gap in attainment for Young People unable to attend school for medical reasons. An interest and expertise in meeting the needs of those with Physical and Mental Health needs would be especially welcomed. Qualified Teacher Status essential. Experience of peripatetic work is desirable but not essential as training will be given. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Location: The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU and Lewisham Hospital, London, SE13 6LH but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from students homes. Special conditions:

• Qualified Teacher Status Essential
• Educated to Degree level in relevant subject area
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

What's in it for you?

• Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks