Job Description
Position: Maths Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 04/01/2027
Location: Croydon, London, UK
Salary: -201 to -267 per day
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
About the Role:
Are you a Maths Teacher who enjoys making maths click for pupils who have found it difficult? This specialist SEND secondary school supports pupils aged 11 to 16 in Years 7 to 11, combining a mainstream-style curriculum with specialist support. You will break problems into manageable steps, use visual explanations and give pupils different ways to show what they know.
You will work closely with teaching assistants, keeping expectations high for every learner. The school is an 8 minute walk from Riddlesdown station, and the role could become permanent. If you want to help pupils build real confidence in maths, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching maths at secondary level
- Confidence adapting lessons for pupils with a range of learning needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging maths lessons for pupils in Years 7 to 11
- Build on prior knowledge to develop pupils'' reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Adapt resources, explanations and lesson pace to suit individual learning needs
- Use visual examples and step-by-step approaches to make new concepts accessible
- Assess pupils'' progress and use it to shape future teaching
- Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider team as the department''s Maths Teacher to provide consistent support
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a calm, patient Maths Teacher who builds positive relationships with pupils
- Have a genuine passion for making maths accessible and enjoyable
- Show creativity in offering pupils different ways to demonstrate understanding
- Bring high expectations for every pupil alongside a flexible approach
- Have experience in a specialist setting or supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream, which is desirable
- Be a reflective Maths Teacher who works well as part of a team
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent ''refer a friend'' scheme that pays you -150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.