Head of Maths

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance Job Title: Head of Maths Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Maths to join our close-knit team at New Barn School, part of Acorn Education About the role The Headteacheris seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join thisthriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher, you will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area. Who we are looking for I deally we are looking for a qualified Teacher of Maths with a few years experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQTs who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting. Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum. Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression. Key Accountabilities: Plan and teach well structured, balanced, interesting and inspiring lessons Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to motive them Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements Manage and motivate member of staff within your department Essential QTS Teaching experience in Maths in a specialist or mainstream setting. A dedicated work ethic to ensure the needs of all pupils Is passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable Qualified in subject specialism Ability to work on own initiative About The School New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupilsand young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. 1 ADZN1_UKTJ

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Posted Date: 2/25/2025