Maths Teacher (7169)

Permanent, Part-Time Special Education Needs Maths Teacher job vacancy in Ferndown, Dorset

Are you a passionate Maths Teacher with experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive specialist education setting for young people aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

This role offers the rare benefit of a 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday), giving you a better work-life balance while still being part of a rewarding, long-term teaching career.

Location
Ferndown, Verwood, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Blandford Forum, Wareham, Christchurch, Poole, Bournemouth, Swanage, Lytchett Matravers, Corfe Mullen, and other surrounding towns and villages within 30 minutes' drive. Access is convenient via the A31, A350, A35, A338 and surrounding local routes.

Benefits

• £25,320 - £34,900 per annum (M1-M6 Actual Annual Salary).

• Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time Only.

• 4 Days per week - Monday to Thursday.

• Life assurance.

• Competitive pension scheme.

• Health cash back plan.

• High street discounts & Employee assistance programme.

• Fully funded training and qualifications.

Duties

As a Special Education Needs Maths Teacher, you will:

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging Maths lessons tailored to the needs of students working at Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and GCSE Maths.

• Support young people with social, emotional difficulties, anxiety disorders and mental health needs.

• Manage and respond effectively to challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.

• Work to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), attend Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings and contribute to Looked After Child (LAC) reviews.

• Develop a curriculum that is individualised, aspirational and supportive of each student's personal learning goals.

• Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, pastoral staff and other teaching colleagues to provide holistic support.

Employer

Positive Outcome Recruitment is proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for this outstanding provider of Specialist Education and Supported Living for children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities, including Autism.

This role is based within a Residential School setting, supporting young people with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, ADHD and communication challenges.

The organisation is committed to empowering young people by providing them with the skills, confidence and opportunities to shape their own future. Through high-quality teaching, personalised support, and expert-led therapy, they help every student set, work towards, and achieve meaningful personal and academic goals.

Criteria

Essential:

• PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification

• Evidence of ongoing professional development or in-service training

• Ability to teach Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, and GCSE Maths

Desirable:

• Experience teaching within a specialist or SEN environment

• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Strong classroom management and communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proficiency in lesson planning, assessment and monitoring of student progress

• Good IT skills and understanding of technology in learning support

• Ability to remain calm, reflective, and solution-focused in challenging situations

• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

• Able to build positive and enabling relationships with students to inspire engagement and achievement.

Compliance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning all convictions and cautions (including those considered 'spent', unless protected) must be declared.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

Application Support

Positive Outcome Recruitment will support you throughout the application process, answer any questions you may have, and guide you right up until your start date.
If you do not have an up-to-date CV - don't worry - please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.