Maths Lead - Primary

Maths Lead – Primary

Location:        Belmont Primary School, Rossendale

Salary:            Up to £30,000 dependent on experience

Hours:             Full Time, Monday to Friday

Contract:        Permanent

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher to raise the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics. A Lead Practitioner who is ambitious and highly motivated to lead others.

About the School:

As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teacher with a specialisation in Primary and/or working with children on the Autistic Spectrum to join our close-knit team at Belmont Primary School and help develop and drive our Primary Curriculum. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you.

We provide outstanding education for boys aged 5-11 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. You will contribute to making Belmont a high quality provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum.

About the Group:

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable children and young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish. It is by no accident that 94% of our homes are rated as Outstanding or Good.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Acorn Care and Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

About the Role:

We require an experienced and qualified teacher who has the ability to make a significant contribution to our school. The successful candidate will be an innovative, reflective practitioner who can demonstrate the willingness to adapt and learn. We are looking for an individual with high expectations and standards who can offer excellent behavioural management skills. An additional strength would be a creative, engaging approach to curriculum design and planning both within the classroom and also in the wider outdoor learning environment.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified to degree level with QTS
• Excellent classroom practitioner;
• Excellent team player;
• Excellent understanding of the Mathematics National Curriculum and contemporary pedagogy
• Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour;
• Ability to work on own initiative;
• Willing to undertake training. 

Why work for us?

• Social activities
• "Your Wellbeing Matters"
• Employee Rewards Hub
• Free School meals on site
• No two days are ever the same
• Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
• Continuous professional development and training for a clear career path

Acorn care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care.

A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.