How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:   Maths Coordinator

Location:   Benton House School, Benton, NE7 7XE

Salary:       Up to £48,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you driven to help children thrive through high-quality Maths education? Benton House School is offering an exciting opportunity for a Maths Coordinator to join our supportive and growing team.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Maths Coordinator to lead and develop our Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is inclusive, accessible, and tailored to the diverse needs of our pupils.

As Maths Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of an engaging and effective Maths curriculum tailored for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support and guide teaching staff in delivering high-quality Maths education.
• Use assessment data to track pupil progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide a holistic learning environment.
• Inspire a love of Maths and problem-solving through innovative teaching approaches.
• Promote a positive and supportive learning atmosphere in line with Benton House School’s values.

About You

You will have:

• Experience leading Maths or Numeracy curriculum in a SEN or specialist setting.
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by pupils with complex SEMH and other SEN needs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A creative and adaptable teaching style.
• A commitment to supporting every pupil to reach their potential.
• Qualified Teacher Status

About us

Benton House School is a brand-new Special Educational Needs (SEN) school located in Newcastle (NE7 7XE), dedicated to supporting pupils with complex needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. As an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, Benton House School will provide a nurturing environment for up to 60 pupils aged 5 to 14 years.

As part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people, we offer a workplace full of rewarding challenges and rich opportunities for professional growth. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to share that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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