Maths (including Functional Skills) Teacher at The Storey Centre

The Job

The Storey Centre

North Woolwich, E16 2LS

Maths (including Functional Skills) Teacher

Permanent contract – MPS

The New Directions PRU makes provision for young people at Key Stage 4 who have become disengaged from mainstream education. An innovative, full-time, curriculum is delivered at a number of venues with a range of partners. Students follow a Foundation Learning curriculum in Functional Skills, Personal Development and Work Based Learning. Our OFSTED inspection in September 2012 found New Directions to be good in all areas.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Maths (Functional Skills) teacher to join our supportive multi-disciplinary team in delivering our Functional Skills Programme of Maths, English, ICT and PSD. You will have:-

• A passion for re-engaging and motivating young people through the design and delivery of innovative and practical approaches to learning.

• Proven ability to teach both Maths and English from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.

• Proven experience of working with students with challenging behaviour and complex SEBD preferable in a PRU setting.

Staff and will be based at the Turnaround Programme at The Storey Centre in North Woolwich, E16 2LS. Students follow a personalised learning programme for Functional Skills leading to nationally recognised accreditation through Edexcel and Asdan.

Salary scale on MPS for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher

Starting salary will be dependent on previous training and experience.

Previous experience in off site education would be an advantage. Applications are invited from teachers with experience in either primary or secondary education or post 16 education.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Melinda Robbins as soon as possible on 020 3373 1900.

Application form and further details please apply on line at www.newham.gov.uk

For general enquires please call 020 8249 6943.

Closing date is Wednesday 22nd May 12.00 noon and interviews will take place Friday 24th May 2013

The schools in Newham are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools

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