ESMA Maths Teacher

Job Title: ESMA Maths Teacher (KS3 - KS4)
Location: East & North Hertfordshire (Countywide role)
Salary Range: £44,579 to £46,525 per annum pro rata - HCC Teachers Scale UPS + SEN allowance Teachers Scale)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Would you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire delivering better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?

We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join the Education Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) Teaching Service, who can deliver outstanding teaching to some of the County’s most vulnerable students. The role involves a combination of face-to-face and online teaching as well as continued pastoral support for a group of students.

Purpose of the role:

The ESMA Teaching Service offers education to students in a variety of formats, including one-to-one and small group teaching, online and face-to-face. Most of the teaching, both face-to-face and online, is delivered from our teaching bases in Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage, so we are looking for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching in person and virtually. An understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental) is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. We are looking for an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support. Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications and exam requirements is essential along with the ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning and shared resources.

Challenges & opportunities:

ESMA Teachers have a daily teaching commitment. When not delivering lessons, ESMA teachers fulfil pastoral responsibilities including the monitoring of attendance and engagement, holding planning and review meetings, keeping all data systems updated and liaising with professionals and family.

Technical skills and qualifications required for the role:

• Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience
• You will have recent classroom experience, practice knowledge for the subject specialism (Maths)
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND
• Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example
• Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions
• Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity
• Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills
• Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities
• This is a countywide post, so the ability to travel is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Maths to join a team dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for students who are too ill to attend school. If you enjoy small-group teaching, both online and in person, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of students and their families, then this could be the role for you.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024
Interview Date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

How to Apply

As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the Person Specification area of the attached Job Outline which can be found in the 'Available Documents'.

If you do not upload a supporting statement to your application, your application will be rejected.