Job Description

Reference number

BUC13471

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full time/Part time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced

Date posted

27 Apr 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

14 May 2025

Contact email

office@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk



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Overview

Are you passionate about mathematics and eager to inspire the next generation of mathematicians? Do you strive to promote a lifelong love for learning and mathematical independence? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our school team to help build a love for Maths and how it's part of all our lives.




This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an inspirational Special School with pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC, SLCN, MLD, and Complex Needs.



The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading Mathematics lessons and overseeing the curriculum design and implementation.

Term time only

Salary Type:

MPS

Salary details:

Teacher Pay Scales + Fringe SEN Point 1

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time (Part time may be considered)

Closing date:

14/05/2025 12:00

Interviews to be held:

Week Commencing 19th May 2025


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About us

Stony Dean is a popular, over subscribed maintained special school based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. We are very proud of the fact that we were the first school in the County to gain specialist SEN College status for Communication and Interaction. We currently have 214 students aged 11-18 years who all have an Educational Health and Care Plan. Students have a profile of Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language & Communication Needs, ASD and additional complexities. We are a highly successful school that Ofsted have recently quoted as "Inspirational".



We are a well established and friendly school that cares passionately about the needs of our students. Students thrive on the additional community opportunities they are given and from our bespoke curriculum, which focusses on independence and employment. Our staff team are experienced and committed to giving our pupils the best opportunities for life.




http://stonydean.bucks.sch.uk/
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About the role

As part of our team of Maths Teachers, you will plan and deliver a range of engaging lessons that cater to all students across KS3 - 5. Our pupils have a strong interest in this subject. Class sizes are small, and you will be supported by a very experienced member of the team. Our curriculum is focused on practical applications of mathematics, helping students to understand and appreciate the subject in their everyday lives. We do not follow a GCSE syllabus; however, we offer a range of qualifications from entry Level to Level 2. Our main priority is for our students to develop a love for mathematics, enabling them to apply mathematical concepts confidently while building emotional resilience and self-confidence.




As an SEN Teacher of Mathematics, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery. You will be fully committed to raising engagement across your subject area and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards.


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About you

The successful candidate will have a range of key competencies and skills for the role.




1) Friendly, caring and organised professional with a good sense of humour.

2) Excellent classroom practitioner with a range of teaching skills, knowledge and understanding of supporting students with Special Educational Needs.

3) Good levels of inter-personal skills enabling effective relationship building with pupils and collaborative working with colleagues.

4) To be able to draw upon a range of behaviour management techniques to support learners.



Applications from primary and secondary mainstream teachers as well as experienced SEN teachers who are eager to extend their SEN experience are welcome. You will be supported by a comprehensive induction and training program and line managed by a highly experienced member of staff from Stony Dean School.


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Other information

We strongly advise visiting our school during school hours to meet our amazing pupils and staff. Alternatively, you may prefer to request a call with our Deputy Headteacher to discuss the role further. Please email the school at office@stonydean.bucks.sch.uk or give us a call on 01494 762538.




Closing Date: 12:00pm 14th May 2025


Interviews: W/C 19th May 2025

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.