Maths Teacher

Job Title: Maths Teacher (Key Stage 3 – Full Time)
Location: Fazakerley (PRU School)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, with potential for a permanent position
Start Date: ASAP

A nurturing and resilient Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Fazakerley is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Maths Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching to Key Stage 3 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a full-time role with the potential to become permanent, ideal for a passionate educator who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

About the School:

The school supports pupils who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Learners present with a range of behavioural and emotional challenges, and many have experienced disrupted educational journeys. The setting focuses on providing structure, care, and consistency to help students re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated maths lessons in line with the Key Stage 3 curriculum

• Create a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment

• Implement strong behaviour management strategies tailored to the needs of individual pupils

• Support students' emotional and social development alongside their academic progress

• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies

• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews and pastoral reports

• Adapt teaching approaches to suit a range of learning styles and SEMH needs

• Promote positive relationships and act as a consistent, compassionate adult presence

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (ECTs will be considered with suitable placement experience)

• Proven experience teaching maths, ideally within a PRU, SEMH, or alternative provision setting

• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Strong resilience, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• A nurturing, empathetic approach with high expectations for all learners

• Ability to form strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable students

• Flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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