Job Description
Maths Teacher (SEN / SEMH)
Location: Mansfield
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Maths Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision in Mansfield, delivering maths across all ability levels and key stages to pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.
About the School
This specialist setting supports children and young people who require a more bespoke, nurturing approach to education. Pupils often arrive with gaps in learning and previous negative experiences of school, so relationship-building and consistency are at the heart of everyday practice.
The school caters for learners with:
* SEMH as a primary area of need
* Additional SEN and complex emotional or behavioural needs
The provision has received positive Ofsted feedback, recognising:
* Strong relationships between staff and pupils
* Clear behaviour support strategies
* A calm, well-structured learning environment
* A commitment to pupil wellbeing and re-engagement
The Role
You will teach Maths across a wide range of abilities, from foundational numeracy through to GCSE-level content, adapting lessons to meet individual needs and emotional readiness.
This role suits a teacher who:
* Is confident differentiating across multiple levels
* Can make Maths engaging and relevant
* Understands the impact of SEMH on learning
The Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience working with SEMH pupils (essential)
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
* Experience teaching Maths at one or more key stages
* Strong behaviour management grounded in empathy and consistency
* A flexible, creative approach to planning and delivery