Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher – Secondary SEND

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Maths Teacher to join our brand‑new school, River Valley, based in Sheffield.

As a Maths Teacher, your day will be varied, creative, and impactful. You will follow a flexible structure while delivering engaging and accessible Maths lessons to Secondary-aged SEND students. Your role will involve designing bespoke, therapeutic educational frameworks tailored to each young person’s individual needs, ensuring they experience success and progress at their own pace.

You will be working within a Trauma-Informed Practice model, supported by our commitment to therapeutic and relational approaches. Our schools have proudly achieved the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School Award.

In return, you will join a developing and improving organisation during an exciting period of growth. We will provide full training in Proactive Approaches techniques and ongoing professional development to support your career aspirations within a specialist education setting.

Many of our young people have experienced disrupted education and inconsistent relationships with adults. We therefore seek committed and resilient educators who want to build long-term, meaningful progress within a therapeutic, alternative education environment.

Reasons to Join Us

• Term time working aligned with the local authority

• Company pension

• Simplyhealth employee healthcare cashback scheme

• Blue Light Card

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Long service and recognition programme

• Commitment to ongoing professional development – Gold Investors in People Award

About River Valley School

River Valley School is a brand-new provision opening in January 2026, supporting children and young people aged 6–18 years. We offer a tailored, therapeutic learning package, seeking the best outcomes for every student.
Our school is located next to, and works closely with, the innovative Skills Street Project.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simplyhealth Medical Cashback Scheme

• Company pension

• Employee support programmes

• Blue Light Card

• Enhanced maternity package (after one year of service)

• Ongoing training through our Learning & Development Team

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• Foster carer referral bonus

• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and external professionals

• Strong active listening skills

• NQTS or QTS registration (Maths specialism desirable)

• Valid driving licence – essential for this role

• Right to Work in the UK

Interested?

For more information or to request the full role profile, please contact our Recruitment Team:
Recruitment@five-rivers.org
01722 435750 (Option 2)

Safeguarding Statement

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and an Enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.