Maths Teacher

JOB TITLE:         Maths Teacher

LOCATION:        The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham

SALARY:       £26,400 (4 days) - FTE £33,000 (Full Time role may be considered)

HOURS:               30 hours per week; 4 days per week

START DATE:     January or earlier by negotiation

We will interview suitable candidates as they apply and therefore this role may close early – we would urge you to apply as soon as possible.

MAIN DUTIES

• To plan and deliver the Maths curriculum to timetabled groups
• To support pupils in achieving ability appropriate qualifications in Maths.
• Participate in Safeguarding and Safety Intervention (SI) training and always be vigilant of the pupils’ well-being and welfare in any interactions with pupils
• Inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in the delivery of the curriculum across the year groups
• Take responsibility and be accountable for the academic outcomes of pupils taught

ESSENTIAL

• Experience Teaching 
• Experience of working with children with SEN
• Knowledge of outstanding classroom practice
• Understanding of SEN and its impact on learning
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff quickly
• Knowledge of safeguarding good practice
• Knowledge of the Primary and Secondary curriculum
• Knowledge of the challenges facing pupils and parents with SEMH issues

About the School

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, child centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

About the Group

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

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.