Teacher/Instructor of Maths  (Part time = 3 days)

QTS Teacher: Grade 7-9 (MS1 £34,017 - MS6 £43,566 FTE)

UQT/Instructor: Grade 6 (£26,075 - £28, 412 FTE)

(The above is based on PP Independent Salary Scale)

PhoenixPlace is a specialist independent school for girls with complex social, emotional and attachment difficulties. We provide education across key stages 3 and 4 and are looking for a dynamic Maths teacher to join our team who can contribute significantly to the positive growth of the school. We are a small and specialist provision, currently educating up to 36 students with the aim to increase capacity over the next few years.

Together we are creating a happy and exciting school, with a rich curriculum that provides a wealth of opportunities to inspire our students in their learning and personal development. Our school is a positive and energetic environment in which everyone is encouraged to do their best and achieve their full potential, a place where everybody is valued and respected. 

The work we do is both varied and transformative, and we form a cornerstone of a triangulated approach which places the child at the centre of education, care and therapeutic intervention.

The post holder must be committed, hardworking and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. You will need to share our commitment to ensuring that all students are fully prepared and supported for life beyond school.

Responsibilities

The right candidates will have:

• A passion for making a difference to the education and lives of young people within the school and in building positive and supportive relationships with the ability to establish a quick rapport with staff, students, parents/carers and stakeholders.
• A proven record of strong subject knowledge and outstanding teaching practice (GCSE/A Level).
• Proven experience of planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons which meets the needs of individual pupils presenting with a wide range of emotional and attachment-based needs whilst maintaining high standards of education throughout the school.
• Plan and teach inspirational, multi-sensory and highly differentiated lessons.
• Strong understanding and skill to analyse and interpret data
• Experience working with children with SEMH difficulties with a non-judgemental approach to behaviour management
• The ambition to progress professionally within an expanding, child-centred school.
• The desire to be engaged in all aspects of school life from academic to pastoral.
• Emotional resilience
• The ability to be reflective, dynamic and creative in their practice and be willing to work within the values and ethos of PhoenixPlace.

Qualifications

• QTS (Desirable but not essential)
• Educated to degree level (or relevant qualification for post)
• Successful teaching experience 
• Evidence of professional development relevant to this role

You will act as an inspirational leader and excellent classroom practitioner to enable our students to be ‘the best they can be’. 

We have a skilled, hardworking and dedicated staff team willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practice, as well as excited to learn from you. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school. 
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme. 
• Free access to employee assistance programme. 
• Benenden HealthCare  
• 3 days of Personal Time (PTi) per year to help with work-life balance  (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Termly well-being staff activities

This school is located in the heart of Camberwell with excellent transport links and is close to an underground station in zone 2 (Oval - Northern Line) and train station (Denmark Hill). 

If you are interested in this opportunity please download and complete the application form (providing references) and return as soon as possible.

Downloads

• JD & person specification
• Application Form

Safeguarding Statement

PhoenixPlace 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. all posts are subject to a Safer Recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Professional references will be sought prior to commencement of this post. 

Professional references will be sought prior to commencement of this post.