Inspiring Maths Teacher — Small Classes, Supportive Team

The Dorchester; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester Learning Centre is seeking an inspirational Maths teacher to join our school in January 2027. This role focuses on delivering personalised learning to our pupils within small classes and with support from a Learning Mentor.

You will teach Maths to GCSE standard, work with pupils with ASD and SEMH, and develop positive relationships with young people who have complex needs. Collaboration with families and colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of teaching Maths (to GCSE standard).
• Previous experience of working with pupils with ASD and SEMH.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with the young people who have complex needs and have often experienced significant difficulties in previous education settings.
• Creativity, compassion and dedication to take on additional professional development.
• Skills in planning and preparing learning activities to support the development within the national curriculum and improve social communication.
• Expertise to react calmly to challenging situations and behaviour and demonstrate the resilience needed to support children with high levels of anxiety.
• Develop guidance to support others to manage behaviour in a positive way.
• Experience in communicating frequently and effectively with colleagues and families about the needs of the children and regularly reviewing strategies and practice as their needs change.
• Aptitude to use your own initiative to meet young people's varying and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths lessons to GCSE standard in small-class settings (8-10 pupils).
• Support pupils with ASD/SEMH and high anxiety, applying calm, consistent approaches.
• Collaborate with Learning Mentor and families to review and adapt strategies.

Skills

Teaching Maths

ASD/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Personalised learning

Family communication

Job description

Dorchester Learning Centre is seeking an inspirational Maths teacher to join our school in January 2027. This role focuses on delivering personalised learning to our pupils within small classes and with support from a Learning Mentor.

You will teach Maths to GCSE standard, work with pupils with ASD and SEMH, and develop positive relationships with young people who have complex needs. Collaboration with families and colleagues is essential.