Teacher of Mathematics - Stony Dean School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teacher of Mathematics to join their dedicated team at a special school in Amersham. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons that cater to students with Special Educational Needs, promoting both academic success and emotional resilience. You will work closely with a supportive team, ensuring that every student develops a love for mathematics through practical applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while being part of a friendly and committed educational environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with experience in SEN.
• Ability to engage and support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons for KS3 - 5.
• Support students in developing a love for mathematics.

Skills

Classroom Management

Teaching Special Educational Needs

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Teacher of Mathematics - Stony Dean School

Location: Amersham

Term time only

Salary Type: MPS

Salary details: Teacher Pay Scales + Fringe SEN Point 1

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (Part time may be considered)

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 19th May 2025

About us

Stony Dean is a popular, over subscribed maintained special school based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. We are very proud of the fact that we were the first school in the County to gain specialist SEN College status for Communication and Interaction. We currently have 214 students aged 11-18 years who all have an Educational Health and Care Plan. Students have a profile of Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language & Communication Needs, ASD and additional complexities. We are a highly successful school that Ofsted have recently quoted as "Inspirational".

We are a well established and friendly school that cares passionately about the needs of our students. Students thrive on the additional community opportunities they are given and from our bespoke curriculum, which focusses on independence and employment. Our staff team are experienced and committed to giving our pupils the best opportunities for life.

http://stonydean.bucks.sch.uk/

As part of our team of Maths Teachers, you will plan and deliver a range of engaging lessons that cater to all students across KS3 - 5. Our pupils have a strong interest in this subject. Class sizes are small, and you will be supported by a very experienced member of the team. Our curriculum is focused on practical applications of mathematics, helping students to understand and appreciate the subject in their everyday lives. We do not follow a GCSE syllabus; however, we offer a range of qualifications from entry Level to Level 2. Our main priority is for our students to develop a love for mathematics, enabling them to apply mathematical concepts confidently while building emotional resilience and self-confidence.

As an SEN Teacher of Mathematics, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You will be fully committed to raising engagement across your subject area and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards.

About you

The successful candidate will have a range of key competencies and skills for the role.

1) Friendly, caring and organised professional with a good sense of humour.
2) Excellent classroom practitioner with a range of teaching skills, knowledge and understanding of supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
3) Good levels of inter-personal skills enabling effective relationship building with pupils and collaborative working with colleagues.
4) To be able to draw upon a range of behaviour management techniques to support learners.

Applications from primary and secondary mainstream teachers as well as experienced SEN teachers who are eager to extend their SEN experience are welcome. You will be supported by a comprehensive induction and training program and line managed by a highly experienced member of staff from Stony Dean School.

Other information

We strongly advise visiting our school during school hours to meet our amazing pupils and staff. Alternatively, you may prefer to request a call with our Deputy Headteacher to discuss the role further. Please email the school at [e-mail] or give us a call on 01494 762538.

Closing Date: 12:00pm 14th May 2025
Interviews: W/C 19th May 2025

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.