Teacher of Mathematics

The Shaw Education Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational trust seeks a passionate Secondary Maths Teacher to join a dedicated team at Pine Green Academy. This role focuses on delivering high-quality maths instruction to students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You'll work in small classes, fostering confidence and engagement while ensuring academic progress. The trust values staff development and offers a supportive environment, prioritizing the well-being of both students and educators. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving community dedicated to educational excellence.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Electric Car Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Maths to secondary school students.
• Ability to support students with SEMH challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engaging maths lessons tailored for students with diverse needs.
• Nurture and counsel students to promote emotional well-being.

Skills

Mathematics Teaching

Emotional Support

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Secondary Maths Teacher to join our committed team.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality maths lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with SEMH challenges. Working in small classes, you will focus on building confidence, fostering engagement, and ensuring progress in maths while promoting emotional well-being.

Duties include the following:

1. Prepare teaching materials, set up the classroom, and organise displays supporting the current curriculum.
2. Nurture and counsel learners and help them make sense of their intellectual, emotional, and social needs.
3. Talk to parents/carers about their children's progress.
4. Follow safeguarding procedures and work with outside agencies to support the pupils' learning.
5. Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures to support the school’s values and vision.

Pine Green Academy

is a 7-16-year-old SEMH special school supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve their educational potential and live positive, fulfilling lives.

Our vision for Pine Green Academy is to provide the best possible provision for each of our pupils through developing a range of strategies and approaches to meet their individual needs. We want all of our pupils to have excellent experiences in education every day.

Shaw Education Trust is a thriving group of diverse and growing schools, including primary, secondary, and special schools, all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives. We’re a growing group of academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Our staff are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point in life.

Our special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of needs, from profound medical conditions and life-limiting conditions to severe, moderate, sensory, social, emotional, and mental health needs requiring support and understanding.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional, or work in facilities, admin, or operations, all our special schools offer the opportunity to work within a 'family' environment that prioritizes children, young people, and their families.

All pupils in our special schools have an individualised education and are taught in small classes with additional support to meet their needs. Supporting a child or young person with SEN to reach their goals is highly rewarding. You will truly make a difference in their lives and their families'.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, supporting students from all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, ensuring access to high-quality education for all, with equality at the forefront.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits for teaching and support staff:

• Support Staff only: Generous holiday entitlement starting from your first day (37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays).
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Health services to support your well-being.
• Discount for Teachers Scheme: Exclusive discounts from major brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities to grow and develop through our Institute of Education and other programs.

We value our staff as key to our success and are committed to providing a rewarding employment experience.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:

• Access to a wide range of courses, including NPQ qualifications, delivered by the Shaw Education Trust and partners.
• Support from experienced leaders and inspectors.
• Opportunities for professional development and placements within our schools.

Pine Green Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to vetting procedures, including an online check and a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), requiring disclosure of all relevant criminal history.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of safer recruitment procedures.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Early applications are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and all recruitment practices will reflect this commitment.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy, CVs alone will not be accepted.

Successful candidates will undergo a full DBS check and other relevant employment checks.