Are you an Early Career maths teacher and wanting to take on a leadership role straight away?

We have an exciting opportunity to teach the maths curriculum across our semi-formal and formal pathway and you will have overall responsibility for numeracy across the school. Full support for this will be provided so that your specialism and passion make you successful and you are mentored by experienced leaders.

You will make a tangible difference to the lives of students at our school, teaching across two of the three learning pathways in the secondary school.  You will be a valued part of the whole school community, who work together closely to ensure we meet our students’ individual needs.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation day and residential special school for students aged 4 to 19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated communication and learning difficulties.  We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).

Students at Valence behave impeccably and are highly motivated; we are looking for a maths teacher who can help our students navigate the world around them and achieve their full potential.

This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) who would like to progress quickly within the profession.  Previous experience of teaching SEND is not essential. 

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact the HR team on 01959 567841 or email vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk 

Please see the application pack to complete the online application form.

Application closing date: Midday, 16 June 2023

Interview date: 23 June 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates.  The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).