Job Description
Maths Teacher (Alternative Provision)
This Alternative Provision supports young people aged 11-16 who are unable to access mainstream education, often due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, or other barriers to learning. The setting provides a highly supportive and structured environment, with a strong focus on personalised learning, emotional regulation, and re-engagement with education.
About the Role:
The school is seeking a Maths Teacher to plan and deliver functional and GCSE-level Maths to small groups of students. The focus will be on promoting academic progress alongside personal development, helping students build confidence and work towards qualifications that support their future aspirations.
You will work closely with a team of Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Leads, and SEN professionals to provide a consistent, therapeutic, and aspirational learning environment.
We Welcome Applications From:
- Qualified Teachers with experience in mainstream or alternative settings
- Teachers who understand how to engage learners with SEMH or behavioural needs
- Candidates with a strong understanding of differentiation and trauma-informed practice
- Individuals who are committed to helping vulnerable young people succeed academically and personally
Contract Details:
- Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
- Position: Maths Teacher (Alternative Provision)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Contract Type: Permanent (or long-term supply with permanent potential)
- Working Hours: 8:30am 4:30pm (Monday to Friday)
- Pay-Rate: From 160 per day
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
- Experience teaching Maths at KS3/KS4 level
- Experience or interest in working with pupils with SEMH, behavioural, or additional learning needs
- Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (within the last year)
- Enhanced Child DBS (on the Update Service or willing to apply)
- Two professional, child-related references
What We Offer:
- Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Behaviour Management
- Support from Prosperos dedicated Training and Development Team
- Opportunity to work in a specialist, well-resourced provision with a committed and experienced team
If you're a resilient, motivated, and passionate Maths Teacher looking to make a real difference in an Alternative Provision setting, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV. Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
