SEMH Maths Teacher

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive independent school as a Mathematics Teacher specializing in SEMH education. You will provide a trauma-informed approach, fostering positive relationships and making maths engaging for students. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' emotional and academic development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Maths teacher with a passion for inclusive education.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support SEN students.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience in trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students experiencing trauma.
• Make maths accessible and engaging for all students.
• Collaborate with therapy staff and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Patience

Resilience

Subject Knowledge in Mathematics

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Maths Teacher - Specialist SEMH Independent School (KS3-GCSE)
Location: Staffordshire
Full-Time | Monday to Friday |Term Time Only

We are proud to be working in partnership with an innovative and supportive independent special school in the Staffordshire area, seeking a Mathematics Teacher to join their team.

This is not a typical teaching role-it's a chance to be part of a child-centred, trauma-informed environment where relationships, trust, and creativity sit at the heart of everything.

About the School:
This independent specialist provision supports boys aged 11-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils also have additional SEND diagnoses, such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The school is well-respected for its therapeutic, attachment-aware approach and its commitment to holistic development.

The curriculum includes Entry Level, Functional Skills, KS3, and GCSE Mathematics, tailored to suit individual learning journeys. Class sizes are small, with a high staff-to-student ratio and strong support from specialist Teaching Assistants.

The Role:
We are seeking a Mathematics Specialist who:
- Can build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced significant trauma or disruption.
- Is passionate about making maths relevant, accessible, and engaging at all levels-from foundational skills to GCSE.
- Can confidently manage challenging behaviour with empathy, patience, and resilience.
- Works collaboratively with therapy staff, SENCOs, and pastoral leads to support each learner's progress.
- Brings creativity and flexibility into the classroom, understanding that emotional wellbeing is key to academic success.
- Has a strong subject knowledge, but most importantly, sees themselves as a teacher of children first.

You'll also have the opportunity to shape wider school life, contributing to curriculum development, enrichment activities, and whole-school strategy. Your voice matters here.

This is a rare opportunity to work in an educational setting where you can truly make a difference-not just academically, but emotionally and socially-for young people who need it most.

If you are a qualified Maths teacher with a passion for inclusive, trauma-informed education, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, please contact Maddison at Aspire People or submit your CV today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.