Specialist Intervention Teacher English and Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education organization in Helston is seeking a passionate Specialist Teacher to deliver quality Maths and English lessons to Armed Forces children. This role emphasizes individual support and helps students overcome the unique challenges they face. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent experience. A competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

National terms and conditions of employment

Access to Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eye voucher scheme

Access to CPD and career pathways

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Compassionate and adaptable educator understanding Armed Forces families' challenges.
• Creativity and commitment to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Maths and English lessons to small groups and individuals.
• Support Armed Forces children facing educational and social challenges.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] or equivalent

Experience teaching Maths and/or English at Key Stage 3

Strong pastoral approach

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Proactive, flexible attitude

Passion for inclusive education

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role:

We are seeking a committed and passionate Specialist Teacher to deliver high-quality, differentiated Maths and English lessons to small groups and individual learners at Key Stage 3, and potentially Key Stage 4.

This unique role focuses on supporting Armed Forces children and is ideally suited to a teacher — qualified or unqualified — who understands the specific educational, emotional, and social challenges these students face, such as frequent relocations, service-related stress, and disrupted schooling. You will play a key role in helping each learner thrive academically and personally.

This is a one-year, fixed-term position funded by the Armed Forces Education Trust.

About You:

You are a compassionate and adaptable educator with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Armed Forces families and vulnerable learners. You bring creativity, empathy, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] or equivalent [unqualified teachers with relevant experience are welcome to apply]
• Experience teaching Maths and/or English at Key Stage 3 [KS4 experience desirable]
• A strong pastoral approach and a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, flexible attitude and a passion for inclusive education

Why Join us?

If you have the attributes and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Join a successful and supportive College where you will play a key role in enhancing opportunities available to students.

What the school offers its staff

Working for TPAT and Benefits

‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019

We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.

We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution, and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly, and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family, or workplace issues. https://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/

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 checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.