Math Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen to teach in a hospital school which has been rated outstanding by OFSTED over three consecutive inspections.

Ellern Mede Hospital is a 28-bed inpatient Tier 4 CAHMS unit for young people with eating disorders. The school is on the picturesque site of Ellern Mede hospital and takes pride in delivering engaging lessons despite the barriers the young people face. We believe that every child has the right to access excellent education. We encourage our staff team to be reflective practitioners in a stimulating, challenging and rewarding environment. 

Teaching at Ellern Mede School is a fulfilling way to teach Math as a curriculum subject. The role also requires being a key teacher which means you are responsible for their pastoral needs, links to their home school and representing their educational needs to the medical team. This is a significant part of the role.

We are seeking a subject teacher (KS3 - post 16) in Math to as soon as possible who is committed to delivering excellent lessons. The position is full time but part-time is also possible. The successful candidate should be able to teach in a flexible manner and have excellent pastoral skills. They should be prepared to teach on the ward as well as in the classroom. All Ellern Mede teachers must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build trusting relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, young people's partner schools as well as the wider medical team. The successful candidate must have a strong interest and enthusiasm for developing further in this setting. 

As a teacher here you will be part of a diverse, multicultural team of highly skilled and dynamic colleagues. You’ll be teaching in a unique school which offers first-class CPD opportunities, in a highly supportive environment and puts emotional wellbeing and work-life balance at the center of our approach. Ellern Mede is a truly special place to teach.

The school is part of the Teachers' Pension.

Early applications are advised as the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.

If you would like an informal chat ring Samreen Shah (Head of School) on 0208 959 7774 ext 7140.

OFSTED, 2022 inspection:

'The school is friendly, welcoming and calm, which enables pupils to settle quickly. 

Staff build strong, professional and trusting relationships with pupils. This helps 

pupils to participate positively in their education. Staff use individualised strategies 

skillfully that help pupils to remain focused in class. As a result, curriculum teaching 

is rarely ever disrupted. Pupils’ attitudes to their learning are excellent.'

Ellern Mede School is committed to upholding the highest possible safeguarding

standards and follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and

vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an

Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further

information can be found at www.gov.uk.