Maths Teacher

Pennine

Registered Independent Special School, Todmorden

Location: Pennine School, 182 Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 5LB
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026

Salary dependent on current teaching rate M1- UPS 3

SEN allowance to be added

Pennine School is a new independent special school for pupils aged 10–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are committed to creating a calm, nurturing and purposeful environment where every pupil is supported to succeed academically and personally. Our vision — “Believe you can achieve” — underpins everything we do.

We are now recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Maths Teacher to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundation of a specialist school designed to meet pupils’ individual learning needs and prepare them for success in GCSEs, functional skills and beyond.

About the Role

As an Maths Teacher at Pennine School you will:

• Teach maths across Key Stages 3 and 4 5, adapting your practice to meet individual needs

• Deliver engaging, motivating lessons that promote confidence and literacy development

• Use data effectively to evaluate pupil progress and inform planning

• Work closely with specialist support staff and multi-agency partners to enhance outcomes

• Foster positive relationships with pupils and families to support engagement and wellbeing

• Contribute to curriculum planning in a broad, balanced and personalised setting

Person Specification

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

Training & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• SEN and behaviour-related training desirable (but not essential)

Experience

• Teaching Maths in KS3 and KS4 . KS5with measurable impact

• Experience supporting learners with SEMH or challenging behaviour

• Skilled at using assessment data to track progress

Professional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and effective pedagogy

• Confident with ICT for teaching and learning

• Knowledge of national policies, statutory frameworks, and school improvement strategies

Personal Attributes

• Ability to motivate pupils and engage adults (including parents/carers)

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Highly organised with effective time management

• Resilient, reflective and committed to specialist SEMH education

Why Join Pennine School?

At Pennine, your work will make a real difference. We are building a supportive and collaborative team focused on high aspirations, respect, creativity and acceptance. Our curriculum is designed to be broad, personalised and meaningful, supporting pupils to re-engage with learning and develop resilience for life beyond school.

Application Guidance

To apply, please submit a CV to nikki@associatedwellbeing.co.uk