Maths Teacher – Pupil Referral Service

Description

Tradewind are Specialist Maths Teacher Required – Long–Term Role in Rochdale Pupil Referral Service (PRS)

Start: Autumn Term Location: Rochdale Role: Full–time

Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be working with a forward–thinking Pupil Referral Service (PRS) in the Rochdale Borough, supporting their search for a committed and enthusiastic Maths Teacher for a long–term position starting this autumn term.

From September the PRU will be based on one site in Rochdale and provides crucial educational support for young people from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning due to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a maths specialist who is passionate about inclusion and ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of some of the borough's most vulnerable students.

About the Role

As a Maths Teacher in this PRS, you will play a key role in developing pupils' numeracy skills, preparing them for GCSE Maths and other Key Stage 4 qualifications. In addition to traditional curriculum content, you will also deliver practical, real–world maths education – including financial literacy, budgeting, and managing income as an adult – helping students build skills that are essential for independence and future success.

You'll be teaching smaller class sizes in a highly supportive environment, where strong relationships, consistency, and compassion are the foundations of progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver and assess accessible, engaging maths lessons for learners in KS3 to KS4, including GCSE Maths and Functional Skills qualificationsPromote core numeracy development and support learners in catching up on missed or disrupted educationDeliver practical maths content, including financial education, personal budgeting, income management, and understanding the cost of livingUse trauma–informed, relationship–based approaches to engage learners who may have become disaffected with schoolWork with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and support staff to meet pupils' individual learning and emotional needsCreate a positive and inclusive classroom culture that encourages resilience, responsibility and independent thinkingMonitor pupil progress, track attainment and provide clear, constructive feedbackContribute to a wider team ethos focused on emotional development and re–engagement with learningTo be successful in this PRS Maths Teacher role, you will need:

QTS or QTLS statusRecent experience teaching maths to students aged 10–16, ideally within alternative provision, SEMH settings or PRUsA sound understanding of GCSE Maths and Functional Skills specificationsConfidence in delivering practical maths content including financial and real–life numeracy applicationsStrong classroom management and the ability to build trust with vulnerable learnersA detailed CV with full education and employment history, including explanations for any gapsEnhanced DBS Disclosure, professional references, and legal right to work in the UKWhy Work with Tradewind?

Competitive daily pay reflecting your experience and the nature of the roleAccess to over 2,500 CPD courses, including behaviour management, SEMH support, and maths–specific trainingFull interview preparation and guidance from experienced education consultantsOngoing support with lesson planning and curriculum developmentEasy–to–use Online Portal for submitting timesheets and managing availabilityIn–house payroll team based in London – no third–party or offshore delaysFlexible holiday pay – choose to be paid inclusive or accrue it for school holidaysFree social and networking events to connect with fellow professionalsTradewind Manchester is proud to partner with alternative provision settings across Greater Manchester. Google us to read our 5–star reviews and hear from educators who've worked with us.

To apply for this PRS Maths Teacher role or to hear more about other roles within alternative or specialist education settings, contact the Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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