Secondary Maths Teacher - SEMH School

Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Contract: Supply / Short-Term / Long-Term Opportunities
Start: ASAP
Essential: Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Make a Difference Through Maths

Are you a passionate Maths Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to young people who need additional support?

NextGen Teachers are recruiting a Secondary Maths Teacher to work within a specialist SEMH school in East Grinstead. This is an opportunity to support students who may face challenges with their behaviour, emotional wellbeing, mental health and wider learning needs.

The school provides a supportive and structured learning environment for young people who may have struggled to thrive in mainstream education. They are looking for a patient, adaptable and engaging Maths Teacher who can build positive relationships, encourage students to reach their potential and make learning accessible for all.

Whether you have previous experience in SEMH education or are a mainstream Maths Teacher looking to explore a different setting, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching experience.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons to secondary-aged students, adapting content to suit different abilities and learning needs.
• Support students with SEMH needs, including behavioural challenges, emotional difficulties and mental health struggles.
• Create a positive, structured and consistent classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and encouraged to learn.
• Adapt teaching methods to engage pupils who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, encouraging confidence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently, using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and colleagues to ensure students receive the right academic and pastoral support.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from:

• Qualified Secondary Maths Teachers with QTS.
• ECTs looking to develop their teaching experience within a specialist setting.
• Experienced Maths Teachers from mainstream or specialist education.
• Teachers with previous SEMH, SEND or alternative provision experience.
• Educators confident supporting students with behavioural, emotional and mental health needs.

We're looking for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning. You should be confident adapting your teaching style, managing challenging situations and building positive relationships with students who may need a different approach to education.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the school's location.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily pay rates, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist secondary SEMH setting.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's education and wellbeing.
• The chance to develop your experience working with students with additional needs.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant throughout your placement.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term and ongoing work.

If you're a Maths Teacher looking for a role where you can use your subject knowledge to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply today or contact NextGen Teachers for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. All placements are subject to satisfactory compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements.

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