Maths Teacher

This permanent role is a 0.5 Teacher position appointed on the Teachers Terms and Conditions. The salary range is Teachers Main Pay Scale + 1 SEN point per annum (levels dependent on relevant additional qualifications and experience).

The role will be based on site at our Frimley Green Learning Hub.

LIFE (Leaping Into Future Education and Employment) is an alternative learning provision for young people aged 16–19, based in Frimley Green, Surrey. We support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with our learners having Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

LIFE provides a small, supportive and inclusive environment where young people can overcome barriers to learning and develop academically, socially and personally. Alongside helping learners re-engage with education and achieve qualifications, our programme focuses on building confidence, life skills and independence, while providing opportunities to develop employability skills and gain work experience. As part of our committed team, you will get to know learners as individuals, see the difference your teaching makes and support them to progress successfully into education, employment or training and prepare for adult life..

If you are passionate about making Maths accessible and meaningful and want to make a real difference to young people, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Maths Teacher to join our LIFE team.

You will deliver Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Maths to small groups of learners, adapting your teaching to meet individual needs, abilities and starting points.

You will have support within the classroom, enabling you to focus on delivering engaging lessons, building positive relationships and helping each young person make meaningful progress.

Lessons at LIFE are 50 minutes long, with regular breaks throughout the day. Our small-group approach gives you the opportunity to really get to know each learner, understand the barriers they may face and adapt your teaching to help them succeed. You will support learners not only to achieve their Maths qualifications but also to develop their confidence, independence and skills for the future.

Contract: Permanent N/A

Working hours: 18 hours per week

• Teachers Terms and conditions, term time working
• Teachers' Pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year 
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing 
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

Your Application   

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills, experience and align with our behaviours:  

• Ability to confidently deliver Functional Skills Maths and GCSE Maths.
• Ability to plan engaging and accessible lessons for a range of abilities and starting points.
• Teaching experience in a mainstream or special school setting.
• An understanding or experience of supporting young people with SEMH needs and EHCPs.
• Enjoyment of teaching small groups and providing an individualised approach, adapting teaching and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Is patient, flexible and able to provide a calm and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with classroom support staff and the wider LIFE team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and personal statement.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.  

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. 

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Jo Heath on 01276-800224  or by e-mail at jo.heath@surreycc.gov.uk

This advert closes at 23:59 on the 15th of November 2026.

Please note that the successful applicant must be available to commence employment on or before the 31st of January 2027. 

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey Council subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. 

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.   

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. 

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