Head of Maths

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Head of Maths at the Children's Support Service, which is a good and highly regarded Alternative Provision based in the South of Essex. This post will be based at our new purpose built Fairview site in Basildon.

Our aim is to provide lasting, meaningful, and positive outcomes for children who are unable to access mainstream education.

We value the wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive, well-resourced learning environment with a range of professional development opportunities. We are also proud to be a reflective Trauma Perceived Practice school.

This means that you will:

Receive a high level of support from dedicated, experienced and skilled colleagues
Work in a dynamic, diverse and enjoyable setting
Teach in very small groups
Have the opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils
Achieve a healthy work/life balance
Have the opportunity to be creative with your curriculum
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children

You should be someone who:

· Is a strong teacher, able to teach to iGCSE/GCSE level or equivalent

. Is aware of current social influences facing young people today

· Can provide every child with personalised learning programmes

· Values and respects every child, building their self-esteem and confidence

· Collaborates with other professionals

· Has a high standard of literacy

. Shows resilience and tolerance

. Preferably has previous experience of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils

Visits are welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office on 01268 552482 or email kathleen.rich@css-essex.co.uk to arrange a visit. Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.

Please note CV's are not accepted.

Start date: 1st September 2024

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further role specfic details.

Information about the School

The Children’s Support Service is a short stay alternative provision in Essex. We educate and support children from KS1 - KS4 as well as providing an outreach service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area. Our schools are based in Basildon (secondary) and Wickford (primary and secondary).

Our Medical Education Team work across South and West Essex and focus on not only educating children and young people but crucially reintegrating our students back into their mainstream school.

We now offer, in partnership with Essex Local Authority Education Access Team, an education and reintegration programme for students who have been permanently excluded from any part of Essex back to their local mainstream school.

Most of our students are referred to us due to challenges they may have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support. We pride ourselves on overcoming these challenges and ensuring every student is successful.

We offer a wide range of subjects and match a mainstream setting through our core curriculum offer. At the same time, as a 'needs -led' provision we offer extensive enrichment opportunities to our students.

We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.

Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to 'be the best they can be.'

CSS staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, our subscription to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.

Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.