Maths Teacher

Overview

Nore Academy - Full-time

Job Overview

Nore Academy is a brand-new SEN school set to open on the Isle of Sheppey in early 2025. Nore Academy will cater for young people aged 11-16 with a primary need of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) issues and related areas of Special Educational Needs (SEN) such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The first phase will see pupils in Key Stage 3 join across years 7, 8, and 9, many of whom may have been out of school for some time and need support from ambitious, driven teaching staff who care deeply about pupils’ emotional and academic development.

Nore Academy is seeking to recruit a Maths specialist who will initially teach maths to KS3 pupils with special educational needs, including social and emotional difficulties. As the school expands and Nore Academy's pupils transition into Key Stage 4, Nore Academy will broaden Nore Academy's curriculum to include GCSE courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging maths lessons tailored to the needs of SEN pupils.
• Motivate and support learners to achieve their potential.
• Monitor and assess student progress regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective teaching strategies.
• Continually improve teaching practices through professional development.

Who Nore Academy is Looking For

Nore Academy is looking for qualified teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with experience in SEN, whether in special or mainstream education.

• A maths specialist with the knowledge and classroom experience to teach across both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Willingness to teach additional subjects as required.
• A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them.
• Child-centred, organised, resourceful, and proactive candidates.
• A desire to continually improve personal teaching and classroom practices.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position on the teachers’ pay scale, open to UQT, ECT, MPS, UPS + SEN allowance.

About Nore Academy

Nore Academy is part of the Alternative Learning Trust, which comprises a multi-academy trust (MAT) for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), Alternative Provisions (APs), and Specialist Settings. Nore Academy is dedicated to transforming educational experiences and ensuring that all children and young people achieve sustainable outcomes.

The Trust values a strong sense of community, social justice, and the flourishing of individuals in all aspects of life. Nore Academy pride ourselves on Nore Academy's collaborative approach and believe that working together leads to the best educational practices.

Checks

Nore Academy will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for publicly available information. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, and verification of qualifications and references.

Join Nore Academy

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge in January 2025? If you are passionate about working with children and young people with SEN, and are dedicated to transforming lives through education, Nore Academy want to hear from you!