Alternative Provision Primary SEMH and Maths Specialist

Main Role:

• Design, implement, and support a whole-school maths approach in a new specialist setting.
• Fulfil professional responsibilities per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• Meet Teachers’ Standards and expectations.

Role Duties:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons following school plans and curriculum.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on pupils’ learning needs, progress, and achievements.
• Adapt teaching methods to pupils’ strengths and needs.
• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes for pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Prepare pupils for external tests where appropriate.
• Address social, emotional, and mental health barriers to learning.

Whole-School Duties:

• Implement the Maths curriculum for a new Specialist School.
• Develop a whole-school Maths curriculum, supporting learners with dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism.
• Contribute to the school’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Work on curriculum and pupil development.
• Provide cover for absent teachers.

Health, Safety, and Discipline:

• Promote pupil safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain good order and discipline, ensuring a safe learning environment.

Professional Development:

• Participate in appraisal procedures and further training.
• Support the professional development of others.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and carers.

Collaboration:

• Work with colleagues and other professionals.
• Develop effective professional relationships.

Conduct:

• Uphold public trust and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour.
• Respect the school’s ethos, policies, and practices.
• Understand and follow statutory professional duties and responsibilities.

Staff and Resource Management:

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff for optimal outcomes.
• Assist in recruiting and developing other staff.
• Manage delegated resources.

Safeguarding:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, following school policies and staff code of conduct.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified teacher status and a degree.
• Successful teaching experience in SEMH settings or similar.
• Experience with the Maths curriculum and reading approaches for dyslexia.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Understanding of child learning processes.
• Ability to adapt teaching to pupil needs and build effective relationships.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Good ICT skills, particularly for supporting learning.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to pupil outcomes and school ethos.
• High expectations for pupil attainment and progress.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality

Note: This description illustrates the general nature and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive. Salary is based on experience and qualifications, with TRL negotiable. Additional duties may be assigned by the headteacher or line manager.