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Exciting opening for an experienced Maths Teacher within a Bristol Alternative Provision.

If you have experienced supporting disengaged learners with difficult behaviours, then working for the education department in this Alternative provision could be a perfect move! This site offers the opportunity to develop crucial skills, compassion and aim to reinspire learners to find their passion in education.

Being able to make this impact in someone's life is extremely rewarding, and from experience has reignited many teachers passions for educating. Dovetail has market leading access to the best Alternative Provision Education departments across the UK, and can arrange an informal visit for you so you can learn more!

Dovetail and Slate are supporting a multi-site Trust with their alternative provision sites based across the South West. We are supporting with multiple roles including: Maths Teacher and HLTA.

Details of the role:

Maths Teacher in a PRU/Early Invention Base

We are looking for an inspiring KS3 Maths teacher to join a currently standing supportive and talented team. They are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students' learning.

With smaller class sizes, staff have time to focus on teaching and learning without capacity challenges. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about teaching Maths but looking for a change from their mainstream setting.

Salary

M1 - UPS3
Subject to experience and demonstratable skills relevant to role
Proposed Start: 01/06/2025 (notice period dependent)

Benefits:

Teachers Pension and local government scheme
Small Class sizes
Term time only working
Employye assistance- supporting wellbeing
A 24/7 free phone helpline 365 days per year to access in the moment support, whether that be for emotional, financial, legal or other lifestyle matters
Structured telephone or face-to-face counselling where further support is required
A wealth of well-being and health resources via the online health portal and app
Gym Discounts
Childcare Discounts
Cycle to Work Schemes
Employee Discounts
Full Induction Programmes

In this role you will be expected:

To plan, resource and teach a range of subjects with an expectation of high standards that maximizes achievement of young people attending
To teach mixed age groups, a curriculum which is both stimulating and challenging within a well organised learning environment.
Review lessons and pupil work and use this information to inform future planning.
To have a strategic overview of provision for pupils entering the provision, assessing their referral paperwork and identifying their SEND need and offer the most suitable package.
To monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and support staff to adapt provision to their changing needs to ensure every pupil can fulfil their potential.

Requirements:

GCSEs Grade C+ (Grade 4) including English, Mathematics and Science
A Level Grade C+ within relevant subject(s)
Relevant Degree
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or QTLS)
Excellent subject knowledge
The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of the difficulties encountered by young individuals, familiarity with the SEN code of practice, and a strong grasp of subject pedagogy. Additionally, they should demonstrate a proven track record of enhancing both progress and attainment.

Person Specification

Ability to inspire self confidence in young people
Resilience- ability to handle difficult language/verbal aggression
Ability to encourage engagement
Commitment to the provision of high-quality education and pastoral care for all pupils.
Authentic, transparent, responsible and courageous
Able to inspire trust and build relationships
Believes in Inclusive Education and building relationships (holistic approach).

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail on (phone number removed).

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

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