Maths Teacher
Changing Lives
Trafford
- £31,650 - £45,352 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2026
Job overview
Looking for a teaching role that truly makes a difference?
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Maths Teacher to join our small, supportive team in a truly unique farm-based learning environment.
Our school is a small independent SEND provision for approximately 60 students, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We specialise in supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, highly personalised approach to education.
Set within a working farm, our provision uses animals-including horses and small animals-as part of a therapeutic approach to help regulate emotions, build confidence, and re-engage students with learning. This distinctive setting plays a key role in supporting students’ wellbeing alongside their academic progress.
The successful candidate will teach small groups of up to five students per class, allowing for meaningful relationships, tailored teaching, and high levels of individual support. You will work closely with a committed and experienced Maths team to deliver an engaging, relevant curriculum that supports students to achieve the best possible outcomes both academically and personally.
The ideal candidate will have experience of, or a strong interest in, working with students with SEMH needs and will demonstrate patience, adaptability, and a trauma‑informed approach to teaching. Strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and a commitment to inclusive practice are essential.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking school where creativity, teamwork, and student wellbeing sit at the heart of everything we do.
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About Changing Lives
- Changing Lives
- Nursery Farm, Isherwood Road, Manchester
- M31 4BH
- United Kingdom
Changing Lives Independent School
At Changing Lives Independent School, our vision is to nurture a vibrant, inclusive learning community where every student thrives through the values of kindness, respect, and resilience.
Changing Lives Independent School is a small, nurturing independent SEND provision located in Carrington, Trafford. We currently support 67 students from Years 7 to 14, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Our mission is to provide a highly personalised, engaging and aspirational education that equips young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in adulthood. We achieve this through a carefully designed curriculum that combines academic learning, practical experiences and real-world opportunities, enabling every student to discover their strengths and fulfil their potential.
We specialise in supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and recognise that positive relationships, wellbeing and emotional regulation are fundamental to successful learning. Our therapeutic approach is embedded throughout school life and is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
A distinctive feature of our provision is our animal-assisted learning programme. Through regular opportunities to work with horses and a variety of small animals, students develop confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and communication skills. These meaningful experiences help foster positive relationships, enhance engagement and support students' personal growth.
Our curriculum is the vehicle through which students thrive. It is carefully structured to develop knowledge, understanding and transferable skills while simultaneously nurturing confidence, independence and resilience. We place a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, communication and oracy across all curriculum areas, ensuring students are well prepared for their next stage of education, employment or independent living.
As part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond school, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum that supports students to become active citizens who can contribute positively to their communities and flourish in modern Britain. Personal development is at the heart of our provision, encompassing Citizenship, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), British Values, careers education, character development, and spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning.
Our curriculum is further enriched through a comprehensive vocational offer, outdoor learning opportunities and practical life skills programmes, community days and charity events. These experiences enable students to apply their learning in meaningful contexts, develop independence and gain the confidence needed to navigate adult life successfully.
With small class sizes, exceptional pastoral support and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, we provide a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every student is known, valued and empowered to achieve both their personal and academic goals.
Applicant Guidance
- Your application must include a personal statement which outlines your experience, achievements and skills referenced against the job description and person specification.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- CVs will not be accepted.
- All application forms must disclose full employment history and qualifications.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted applicants will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration regarding any relevant convictions, cautions or other matters that may affect their suitability to work with children.
Roles in our school are exempt the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other statutory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for roles in our school if you are barred from working with children.
Additional checks may be required for those who have lived or worked overseas.
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