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Location: Northcroft School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

Contract: Permanent, term-time only

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Start date: 01.09.2026 ( or sooner if available)

We are a small, close-knit secondary SEN school in Newbury where relationships and confidence-building are at the heart of everything we do. Our students have learning difficulties, autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. We take immense pride in providing a nurturing environment where every young person is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

As our Maths teacher, you will have the opportunity to shape an ambitious Maths curriculum and build meaningful relationships with a small tutor group. You will be part of a highly skilled and supportive team who work holistically to ensure every student thrives. In our small school, you will be genuinely valued and trusted to make a real difference.

If you are passionate about relationship-led learning and want to work in a school where you can truly know every student and see the impact you make, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

You will:

* Teach Maths across secondary year groups, delivering engaging lessons that inspire students who may have previously struggled or disengaged, working collaboratively with our primary school maths teachers

* Deliver the Maths curriculum with real autonomy, working with senior leadership to design an ambitious and accessible curriculum using White Rose Maths

* Organise students into learning groups for Maths, using your professional judgement to ensure every child is appropriately challenged and supported

* Have a small tutor group where you will deliver our whole school personal development programme and be a key adult in those students’ lives

* Use the Thrive approach and trauma-informed PACE model to manage behaviour with empathy, structure and clear boundaries

* Track progress carefully, celebrate the small wins and use assessment to shape what happens next

* Plan enrichment and learning beyond the classroom, from community visits to school trips and activities that build confidence and skills

What You Will Bring

Essential

* A degree or equivalent qualification in a specialist subject

* Understanding of how to adapt the curriculum for students with SEN, including those with learning difficulties, autism and SEMH needs

* Understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and experience working with Individual Education Plans and have knowledge of behaviour management techniques and the resilience to use them consistently with young people who have complex needs

* Strong planning and assessment skills, with the ability to personalise learning for individual students & Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and equal opportunities

* Relevant teaching experience, ideally with young people with SEN

* Excellent communication skills with students, families and colleagues

Desirable

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS or equivalent training

* Experience working in a SEN school or alternative provision setting

* Knowledge of White Rose Maths

* Understanding of therapeutic frameworks such as Thrive and trauma-informed approaches including PACE

* Experience leading a curriculum area or subject coordination

Working pattern and benefits

* Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments - Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year

* Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency

* Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions & Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice

* Hot lunch cooked on site every day

* Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary & Health cash plan (Health Shield) – after probation, eligibility applies

* Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications

* Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on the south coast

* Discounts – Blue Light Card and local partner discounts & Discounted driving lessons with a local instructor, Electric car scheme and Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline & Company sick pay scheme – after 6 months’ service

* Company pension with an award-winning provider and enhanced employer contributions.

* Recognition – Employee of the Month and long service awards & Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)

Equality and Diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Amegreen Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which includes a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements is mandatory for all employees