SEN Maths Lead Teacher (Dudley Port School - Dudley)

Horizon Care and Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in the West Midlands seeks a Lead Teacher for Maths to teach students aged 11-16. This role includes developing engaging lessons, monitoring student progress, and providing tailored support for diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS or QTLS, safeguarding knowledge, and a passion for raising educational standards. Competitive pay, a Christmas bonus, and various employee support services are among the benefits offered in this fulfilling role.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard and Bluelight discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Christmas bonus

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience with a track record of student success.
• Up to date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Assess, monitor, and celebrate student progress.
• Tailor teaching to meet unique strengths and needs of students.

Skills

Teaching and learning experience

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Classroom management

Initiative and vision

Experience with SEMH

Education

QTS or QTLS Qualification

Job description

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher for Maths to join our school!

We are recruiting for a Lead Teacher for Maths to join out staff team at Dudley Port School. The role includes teaching maths to children aged 11-16 and leading maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. As part of the role you will be expected to monitor the development of mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum and support teachers and teaching assistants with this.

Dudley Port School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Tipton, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11-16 with a range of complex needs including Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).

At Dudley Port, we provide a diverse and sequenced curriculum that is focused on achieving the best outcomes for our young people. We are passionate about preparing our young people for the next stages of their learning and employment and believe that every young person has the right to receive a high-quality education. At Dudley Port School, we believe in education for life.

At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team.

What you ll get to do:

• Shape the Future: Craft and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons, directly contributing to our innovative curriculum and shaping the learning journey of our students.
• Unlock Potential: Accurately assess, monitor, and celebrate student progress, using insightful assessments to guide their individual learning paths.
• Empower Every Learner: Tailor your teaching to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, ensuring everyone thrives and succeeds.
• Inspire and Challenge: Set high expectations that ignite curiosity and motivate students to reach their full potential, fostering a love of learning.
• Drive Exceptional Results: Play a key role in achieving outstanding student progress and outcomes, making a tangible difference in their academic lives.
• Be a Subject Expert: Share your passion and deep knowledge of the curriculum, promoting a love of learning in your students.

What we re looking for from you:

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have proven teaching and learning experience
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standard.
• Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills.
• Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Please note we will not interview for this role without a fully completed application pack

Closing date for the role will be 5th January, Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications