Teacher - Maths

Leicestershire County Council; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Burton on the Wolds is seeking a dedicated teacher to instruct Maths to KS3/KS4 students with diverse needs. This role involves planning engaging lessons, supporting reintegration, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have qualified teacher status, preferably in Maths, and experience with special educational needs. The position offers flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive team

Unique learning environment

Flexibility options

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs in secondary settings.
• Experience teaching challenging pupils.
• Ability to provide strategic direction on curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons for KS3/KS4 students.
• Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teaching

Education

Qualified teacher status

Specialism in Maths

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration: Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

Role Overview

This role is to teach Maths to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student's educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in Maths would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience of educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Equality and Recruitment

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Organization and Context

Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for primary school aged children who have been permanently excluded from school. We are expanding the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting teaching staff. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who currently put provision in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have joined the team. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.