KS3/KS4 Maths Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Smith's Wood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated KS3/4 Maths Teacher to join The Heights Academy. This full-time, permanent role involves inspiring and motivating students with special needs, particularly those with Autism. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of the maths curriculum and be committed to fostering a supportive learning environment. The position offers various professional development opportunities and a friendly workplace culture, starting ASAP.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee Mental Health support

Teacher Pension

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Effective and inspirational classroom practitioner.
• Ability to adapt maths curriculum for diverse learners.
• Experience working in special educational needs (SEND) settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students in KS3/KS4 to reach their full potential.
• Implement the mainstream maths curriculum effectively.
• Adapt teaching methods for children with Autism.

Skills

Previous teaching experience

Understanding of mainstream maths curriculum

Experience in SEND settings

Experience with children with Autism

QTS status

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS3/4 Maths Teacher

The Heights Academy, Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DFull time, PermanentStart Date – ASAP

Forward Education Trust is an established MAT of six special schools based in the West Midlands, covering areas in Sandwell, Birmingham and Solihull.

The Heights Academy opened in September 2023 in a brand-newbuild, and this is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the journey of growth and development. Initially we are open to pupils in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, but over time, will grow to cater for 116 pupils across Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. All of our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of Autism.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an effective, creative, and inspirational Key Stage 3/4 classroom practitioner to join us who will be highly skilled, enthusiastic and motivated to help our students develop and reach their full potential. The successful candidates will:

• Have previous teaching experience and skills of working with children in KS3 and KS4
• Have a good grasp on mainstream maths curriculum for KS3/KS4 with the ability to adapt it to suit a range of learners.
• Have experience of working with children in SEND settings
• Have experience of working with children with Autism
• Have QTS status

What we offer

• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching and support.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

School benefits

• Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution
• FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
• Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
• Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
• Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well‑being
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system
• Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face‑to‑face consultations
• Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources
• Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
• Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff
• Staff recognition – e‑cards to celebrate success among colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Policies being developed to support positive health & well‑being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause

Requirements you will offer us

• Your considerable skill as an outstanding teacher who has experience of working with children with special needs.
• Your commitment to engaging and inspiring our pupils, and the ability to make a real difference to their learning and general well‑being.
• Your flexibility, commitment, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Application information

• Closing date: 30/01/2025
• Interviews: Date to be confirmed
• Email – [e-mail]
• Contact Jodie Massie for a confidential discussion, to arrange a visit to the school, to discuss making an application or to arrange an informal conversation. Jodie will provide candidates with a link to the Forward Education Trust Applicant’s website to complete a formal application.
• Email – [e-mail]
• Telephone Number – 07761446571

Additional information

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre‑employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and two references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.