- Location
- Overstone, Northamptonshire, GB
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS – YEARS 7 TO 11
SEND
SEND
OVERSTONE PARK SCHOOL
Independent Specialist School – Northamptonshire
Independent Specialist School – Northamptonshire
Start date: January 2027
Hours: Full-time
Salary: To be agreed
QTS training supported
Hours: Full-time
Salary: To be agreed
QTS training supported
Overstone Park School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Mathematics with SEND experience to teach pupils in Years 7 to 11 within our specialist provision.
We are looking for a teacher who can combine strong Mathematics teaching with an understanding of the individual learning, communication and emotional needs of pupils with SEND.
THE ROLE
• Teach Mathematics to pupils in Years 7 to 11.
• Plan and deliver structured, engaging and appropriately challenging Mathematics lessons.
• Differentiate teaching for pupils with a range of SEND needs, including autism, social communication needs and SEMH needs.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Mathematics and, where appropriate, Functional Skills and Entry Level Mathematics.
• Use assessment effectively to identify starting points, gaps in learning, progress and next steps.
• Support pupils to develop mathematical fluency, reasoning, problem-solving and practical numeracy skills.
• Implement relevant EHCP provision and contribute evidence to pupil progress reviews and annual reviews.
• Use structured and visual approaches, including TEACCH-informed strategies where appropriate.
• Work effectively with mentors, support staff and other professionals.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, independence and personal development.
• Plan and deliver structured, engaging and appropriately challenging Mathematics lessons.
• Differentiate teaching for pupils with a range of SEND needs, including autism, social communication needs and SEMH needs.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE Mathematics and, where appropriate, Functional Skills and Entry Level Mathematics.
• Use assessment effectively to identify starting points, gaps in learning, progress and next steps.
• Support pupils to develop mathematical fluency, reasoning, problem-solving and practical numeracy skills.
• Implement relevant EHCP provision and contribute evidence to pupil progress reviews and annual reviews.
• Use structured and visual approaches, including TEACCH-informed strategies where appropriate.
• Work effectively with mentors, support staff and other professionals.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, independence and personal development.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
• Has strong Mathematics subject knowledge.
• Has experience teaching Mathematics to pupils in Years 7 to 11.
• Has experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Can differentiate Mathematics effectively for pupils working at different levels and from different starting points.
• Understands the importance of structure, routine, clear communication and positive behaviour support.
• Can assess and record pupil progress accurately.
• Can build positive professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and other professionals.
• Is organised, reliable, resilient and committed to high-quality teaching.
• Places safeguarding and pupil welfare at the centre of their professional practice.
• Has experience teaching Mathematics to pupils in Years 7 to 11.
• Has experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Can differentiate Mathematics effectively for pupils working at different levels and from different starting points.
• Understands the importance of structure, routine, clear communication and positive behaviour support.
• Can assess and record pupil progress accurately.
• Can build positive professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and other professionals.
• Is organised, reliable, resilient and committed to high-quality teaching.
• Places safeguarding and pupil welfare at the centre of their professional practice.
SALARY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Salary to be agreed. QTS training supported.
ABOUT OVERSTONE PARK SCHOOL
Overstone Park School is an independent specialist school committed to providing structured, supportive and appropriately challenging education for pupils with additional needs.
We aim to help every pupil make academic, social and personal progress while developing confidence and independence.
“We can make a difference.”
SAFEGUARDING
Overstone Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Appointment will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures and all checks required for the role, including appropriate identity, qualification, employment history, references, right-to-work, prohibition and enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks, together with any additional checks required in the circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are an enthusiastic Mathematics teacher who believes that pupils with SEND deserve high-quality teaching, appropriate challenge and the opportunity to succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please contact:
Overstone Park School
Overstone Park, Northampton, NN6 0DT
Overstone Park, Northampton, NN6 0DT