Maths Teacher - SEMH School (challenging behaviour)

Teaching Personnel; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a Maths Teacher for a SEMH school in Wandsworth. This full-time role focuses on delivering tailored Maths lessons while supporting students with challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate will possess QTS and experience in SEMH settings, contributing to both academic and emotional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice

Small class sizes

Comprehensive safeguarding training

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant UK teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Maths at secondary level, ideally in SEMH.
• Strong behaviour management and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths lessons tailored to students with SEMH needs.
• Use a trauma-informed approach to foster a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and therapists.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Engagement Strategies

Resilience

Patience

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Maths Teacher – SEMH School (Challenging Behaviour)
Location:Wandsworth, London
Start Date:September 2025
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent
Salary:Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a resilient and inspirational Maths Teacher ready to make a lasting impact?

Teaching Personnel is working with a specialistSocial, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) schoolin Wandsworth to recruit a dedicatedMaths Teacher. This role involves supporting students withchallenging behaviour, helping them build confidence, numeracy skills, and a positive relationship with learning.

• Deliver engaging and adaptive Maths lessons (KS3 & KS4) tailored to students with SEMH needs.

• Use atrauma-informed approachto manage behaviour and foster a safe, structured learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral teams to support students’ academic and emotional development.

• Differentiate lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring all students can access and progress in Maths.

• Contribute to a curriculum that balances academic achievement with social and emotional growth.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)or relevant teaching experience in the UK.

• Experience teachingMathsat secondary level, ideally withinSEMH, PRUs, or alternative provision.

• Strongbehaviour management skillsand the ability to engage disaffected learners.

• Patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

• A creative and flexible approach to teaching, making Maths accessible and relevant.

• Aspecialist teamcommitted to transforming students’ lives through education.

• Small class sizeswith tailored support for each learner.

• Ongoing CPDin trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and SEN strategies.

• The chance tomake a real differencein a rewarding environment.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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