About this role
We are currently looking for an experienced Maths Teacher to join Aurora Hedgeway School. The school supports young people aged 7–19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE, Functional Skills and BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway. Behaviours across the school are excellent.
Experience of teaching Maths at KS3 and KS4, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills Maths, is essential.
About The Role
As our Maths Teacher, you'll play a key role in helping young people with autism and additional needs develop both academically and personally.
You'll deliver engaging Maths lessons across a range of abilities and pathways, including GCSE and Functional Skills, adapting your teaching to meet individual needs and help every pupil achieve their potential.
Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team, you'll create a positive and supportive learning environment where pupils can build confidence, develop independence and experience success both in and out of the classroom.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a growing school, delivering high-quality teaching while supporting the wellbeing and development of young people with SEND.
As part of your role, you'll also:
Plan and deliver creative, engaging Maths lessonsSupport pupils to achieve recognised qualifications and individual learning goalsWork collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and specialist support teamsPromote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for all pupilsContribute to the continued growth and development of our school community About You
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Experience teaching Maths at KS3 and KS4, including GCSE and/or Functional Skills MathsA strong understanding of the curriculum and how to adapt learning for pupils with SENDExperience of, or a genuine interest in, working with young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)The ability to build positive, nurturing relationships and engage learners with a range of needsA flexible, creative approach with high expectations for pupil achievement and wellbeingA good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at .
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.