SEMH Maths Teacher – Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth
Position: Maths Teacher – SEMH School
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and resilient Maths Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people?

We are seeking an enthusiastic SEMH Maths Teacher to join a specialist school in Portsmouth, supporting pupils who may have social, emotional and mental health needs and who require a more personalised approach to education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can inspire students who may have previously struggled within a mainstream setting, helping them to develop confidence, achieve academically and recognise their potential.

The Role

As an SEMH Maths Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Maths lessons.

• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of academic and individual needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Support students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and barriers to learning.

• Create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.

• Track and celebrate student progress and achievement.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and senior leaders.

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• A qualified teacher with experience teaching Maths.

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

• Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent.

• Confident managing challenging behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.

• Able to adapt lessons to engage pupils with different abilities and learning needs.

• Committed to building strong relationships and helping every student succeed.

• Experienced in an SEMH, SEN or alternative provision setting (desirable but not essential).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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