About Us:
At Benjamin College we are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for our students who have had challenging experiences. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on building positive relationships, creating a safe space, and empowering students to thrive academically and personally.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate qualified Maths teacher who has a strong commitment to promoting the well-being and academic achievement of students who have experienced trauma. The ideal candidate will bring both good knowledge, practice, innovation and empathy to this important role.
Travel is required, and a fuel allowance is paid for travel between sites.
About this Role
You will be part of a collaborative team of educators who work together to create an environment where every student feels valued, respected, and capable of reaching their full potential.
Teaching is 1:1 or small group (maximum of 4 students) and classrooms are based across several sites ranging from Aylesbury to Wellingborough. We aim to base staff at sites within reasonable travel distance of their home address.
Our students are mostly KS3 and KS4 and we offer a range of qualifications in Maths: AQA Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and differentiated Maths lessons, organise and deliver Numeracy interventions that meet the needs of students with diverse learning profiles, including those impacted by trauma.
- Foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Implement trauma-informed practices that support students' emotional and social development.
- Work collaboratively within our team, the wider teams and other professionals.
- Monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies where necessary, create further learning opportunities and provide regular feedback in a way that is encouraging and promotes growth.
- Establish clear expectations and routines that provide structure and stability for students.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, professional development and school events.
- Provide pastoral support and guidance, helping students manage their emotions and build resilience.
- Engage with caregivers to build strong, supportive relationships that help students succeed.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join Us?
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team dedicated to student well-being and success.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including trauma-informed training and attachment training.
- A pension and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee well-being support
- A rewarding and fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children.
- A school committed to the holistic development of every student, highly committed to their personal development and providing tools to succeed in life beyond school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other checks, including online/social media checks, satisfactory references and any other appropriate checks necessary in order to assess the suitability to work with children.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act so a disclosure of any relevant convictions will be required from candidates who are selected for interview, and it is an offence for anyone who is on the barred list to apply for this role.
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
- working with EBD: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- QTS (required)
Work Location: On the road
