Maths Teacher - SEMH School (challenging behaviour)

Job Title: Maths Teacher – SEMH School (Challenging Behaviour)
Location: Wandsworth, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a resilient and inspirational Maths Teacher ready to make a lasting impact?

Teaching Personnel is working with a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Wandsworth to recruit a dedicated Maths Teacher. This role involves supporting students with challenging behaviour, helping them build confidence, numeracy skills, and a positive relationship with learning.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and adaptive Maths lessons (KS3 & KS4) tailored to students with SEMH needs.

• Use a trauma-informed approach to manage behaviour and foster a safe, structured learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral teams to support students’ academic and emotional development.

• Differentiate lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring all students can access and progress in Maths.

• Contribute to a curriculum that balances academic achievement with social and emotional growth.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience in the UK.

• Experience teaching Maths at secondary level, ideally within SEMH, PRUs, or alternative provision.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to engage disaffected learners.

• Patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

• A creative and flexible approach to teaching, making Maths accessible and relevant.

Why Join This School?

• A specialist team committed to transforming students’ lives through education.

• Small class sizes with tailored support for each learner.

• Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and SEN strategies.

• The chance to make a real difference in a rewarding environment.

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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