Mirren Park, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1NS
Are you looking to make a real difference in learners’ lives? Our school offers the perfect opportunity. As a small, supportive community with class sizes of up to 5 pupils, you’ll have the time and space to build meaningful relationships and truly teach without being bogged down by endless bureaucracy. We’re looking for a passionate, resilient maths teacher who thrives on helping those who need it most and wants to be part of a team that is genuinely committed to changing outcomes for young people.
Salary: £32,.77 - £42,.16 per annum
per annum (DOE)
Hours of Week: 40 Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Requirements:
1. Qualified Teacher Status
2. Full secondary registration with the GTCS, or ability to become registered.
3. Qualification to deliver maths, with potential to deliver another subject.
4. Sufficient experience to choose subject content which is appropriate to the needs of the pupils, combined with knowledge of current methodology and practices.
5. Successful implementation of National Curriculum Guidelines in Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).
6. Ability to communicate an enthusiasm for the subject. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with learners in the classroom. Ability to coordinate effectively with colleagues.
7. Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school to the benefit of learners.
8. Good awareness of and clear ability to safeguard children by developing appropriate relationships, personal boundaries and maintaining discipline.
9. Ability to work well unsupervised and use initiative effectively.
As a maths teacher you will:
10. Plan coherent and progressive teaching programmes that match learners’ needs and abilities.
11. Participate in the annual Professional Update and Professional Review and Development processes.
12. Engage in the process of curriculum development in collaboration with colleagues, both internal and external.
13. Participate in team teaching opportunities and Inter-disciplinary Learning throughout the school.
14. Maintain classroom discipline and always promote positive behaviour and social conduct.
15. Contribute to development planning, evaluation and quality improvement processes.
16. To develop and share creative approaches which integrate individual student performance with well-being and inclusive approaches with attainment.
17. To promote, develop and sustain strong partnerships beyond the classroom which include home, other agencies and community partnerships.
About Mirren Park School:
Mirren Park School form parts of the core community facilities and partnerships designed to promote the successful development of its pupils and enrich the lives of the local and wider community.
Located in Paisley, Mirren Park supports young people from ages 11 to 18 with a wide range of additional needs such as social, emotional and mental health conditions, autism and complex needs. We offer a full curriculum experience, but one that is organised and presented in a way that is more supportive, motivational, relevant, and capable of engaging both vulnerable and challenging pupils.
Benefits of Working for us:
18. A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
19. A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
20. Competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
21. Career development and training
22. Internal progression opportunities
23. Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave packages
24. Employee assistance programme
25. Free eye care vouchers
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!