Teacher of Mathematics - Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit - SW17 0EA

Teacher of Mathematics - Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit - SW17 0EA Salary: Inner London Teachers Main Pay Scale Job Introduction

Full time or 0.8 available

Required from Easter

The opportunity exists for a TLR for a suitably experienced Maths Teacher to take on leadership responsibilities.

Please contact the school for further information

Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit has a vacancy for a Teacher of Mathematics to fulfil this role. This role will suit an experienced Secondary or Primary Mathematics Teacher who is looking for an exciting opportunity to teach a core subject in this Outstanding Alternative Provision.

The school is seeking a well-qualified, committed and passionate, Teacher of Mathematics in this school for 11 –16 year olds in South London. You will need to be committed to supporting young people to rebuild their self-esteem and resilience, through leading an inspiring curriculum that provides opportunities to gain AQA GCSE and Functional Skills, Maths qualifications.

Francis Barber is a large, friendly and inclusive PRU that prides itself on helping the young people it works with to achieve their full potential. It is also a complex PRU, catering for a number of specific groups of young people. These include: pupils who have been permanently excluded, those who are dual registered, pupils who have recently moved into the area, and some who have not regularly attended school in the past.

At Francis Barber, the Maths curriculum is tailored to meeting specific learning needs. In Year 11 pupils are stretched and challenged, through a bespoke curriculum, to achieve excellent outcomes in GCSE and Functional skills Level 1 and 2 exams. At Francis Barber everyone is a teacher of Numeracy! If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to lead practice in this area, this could be the job for you!

The Maths Teacher will be able to teach high quality and engaging lessons to small groups of pupils across both sites of Francis Barber in Tooting and Wandsworth Town. They will be part of a team committed to raising the achievement of all our pupils and helping the Year 11 students to gain good results in the GCSE and Functional Skills exams. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of how to help pupils raise their basic Numeracy skills and in conjunction with the SLT team be able to plan appropriate individualised programmes for additional support. If you are an excellent teacher, have initiative, are a good team player and thrive on achieving exceptional outcomes for young people, we would welcome your application.

Staff at Francis Barber are committed to creating a reflective and considerate community where pupils can learn in a safe and secure environment. We value the individual strengths which pupils and staff can equally contribute to the development of positive and co-operative relationships. Within the school there is a strong, diverse staff team including mentors, keyworkers and clinical CAMHS practitioners and a social worker, who help our young people to manage their behaviour and emotions. Staff CPD has focused on embedding a whole school trauma informed approach and developing adaptive practice.

Francis Barber is a great place to work with a friendly staff team and fantastic transport links and shops and banks nearby. The school is very mindful of supporting staff wellbeing and there are many opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching. Other benefits include; access to Cyclescheme, a contribution towards the cost of eyecare, season ticket loans and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

If you have the necessary experience, qualifications and passion to make a difference to the lives of youngsters, then we will be delighted to hear from you. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Sophie Gadd, Head of School.

The person appointed will have Qualified Teacher Status and will have registered with the GTC.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

For informal discussions please call Sophie Gadd, on 020 8874 8251 .

Applications are welcomed as soon as possible.

Please email completed applications to: [email protected]

Closing date: 23 Jan 2025 (at noon)

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks.

CVs are not acceptable.

Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit

Rogers Road

Tooting

LONDON SW17 0EA

Headteacher: Ms Jackie Addison
Tel: 020 8672 0771

Email: [email protected]