Maths Teacher

Monarch Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Potential permanent contract

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Nottingham seeking a dedicated Maths Teacher to join their team. You will deliver high-quality maths lessons to small groups and adapt planning to meet diverse learning needs.

The setting focuses on rebuilding confidence and engagement for pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other challenges. The role offers a supportive leadership team, strong professional development, and potential for a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Mathematics at Secondary level.
• Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Ability to engage learners who may have barriers to education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality Maths lessons to small class groups.
• Planning and adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Encouraging pupil engagement and participation in lessons.
• Supporting students to achieve academic and personal targets.
• Building positive relationships that promote trust and confidence.
• Monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Working closely with support staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Secondary Maths experience

Behaviour management

Engage disengaged learners

Education

UK teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

SEND/SemH knowledge

Job description

Maths Teacher

Location: Nottingham
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Looking for a teaching role where you can genuinely change lives?

Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Nottingham that is seeking a dedicated and passionate Maths Teacher to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive and nurturing setting that caters for young people who may have found mainstream education challenging. The provision focuses on rebuilding confidence, encouraging engagement, and helping learners achieve both academically and personally.

The pupils you will support may present with a range of additional needs including SEMH, Autism (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and behavioural challenges. As such, the successful candidate will be someone who can build positive relationships, adapt their teaching approach, and inspire students to re-engage with learning.

The Role

As a Maths Teacher, you will play a key role in helping learners develop confidence in numeracy whilst creating a positive and engaging learning experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality Maths lessons to small class groups.
• Planning and adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Encouraging pupil engagement and participation in lessons.
• Supporting students to achieve academic and personal targets.
• Building positive relationships that promote trust and confidence.
• Monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Working closely with support staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Mathematics at Secondary level.
• Has a strong understanding of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Can engage and motivate learners who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Is resilient, patient, and adaptable.
• Builds positive relationships with young people.
• Has excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:

• Alternative Provision
• SEMH Schools
• PRUs (Pupil Referral Units)
• SEND Settings
• Behaviour-Focused Provisions
• Youth Work or Intervention Programmes
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Supporting Learners with Additional Needs

What the Setting Offers

• Small class sizes and personalised learning approaches.
• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Strong pastoral and therapeutic support.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for progression and long-term development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
• Potential for a permanent contract.

Why Apply?

This is far more than a traditional teaching role. It is an opportunity to work within a setting that prioritises relationships, personal growth, and positive outcomes. Every day brings the chance to help young people overcome barriers, rebuild confidence, and realise their potential.

If you are an enthusiastic Maths Teacher looking for a rewarding role where your impact will be seen and valued, we’d love to hear from you.