Maths Teacher

Salary: Inner London Teachers Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (£40,317 - £62,496 per annum) + SEN 1 Allowance Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Beechcroft road , London, SW17 7DF Start Date: As Soon As Possible Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth, providing education for boys aged between 5 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub, an outdoor adventure playground, weekly music lessons, and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students have access to a broad curriculum, including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture, and hospitality. All pupils also enjoy regular animal therapy sessions at Tom’s Farm, located on our expansive school grounds. Staff at Nightingale Community Academy take pride in the development of young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career in return. We are looking for an inspiring, resilient and compassionate Maths Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about making Mathematics accessible and meaningful for pupils with SEMH/ASD needs, creative in their approach to teaching and learning, and committed to helping pupils build confidence, close gaps in learning and achieve their full potential both academically and emotionally. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Mathematics lessons that meet the diverse needs and starting points of pupils with SEMH/ASD and associated learning needs. • Create a positive, safe and structured classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation, resilience and confidence in Mathematics. • Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider staff to provide a holistic and personalised approach to learning. • Monitor and assess progress in Mathematics, identify gaps in learning, maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and reports. • Contribute to the development of the Mathematics curriculum and the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities that promote numeracy and problem-solving. Key Requirements: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with the ability and subject knowledge to teach Mathematics; experience in secondary or special education settings is desirable. • A genuine passion for Mathematics and for supporting pupils with SEMH/ASD needs, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships. • Strong Mathematics subject knowledge, excellent classroom management skills and a nurturing, trauma-informed approach. • The ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating empathy, patience, and resilience. • Commitment to continuous professional development and a strong belief that every child can achieve and succeed. OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees: Rewards & Benefits: Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. • Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. • Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family. • Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme) • Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme • Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more) • Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme) Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, Ian Valvona, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day. Our Trust Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Worki