Hospital Teacher with a specialism in Secondary Mathematics

CHILDREN’S SERVICES (The Helix Education Service) 

TEACHING POSITION: Hospital Teacher with a specialism in Secondary Mathematics

Part Time (0.4 or 0.6 FTE / 2 or 3 days per week)

Permanent 

GRADE: MPR/UPR + SEN Minimum + Termly Travel

RESPONSIBLE TO: Teacher in Charge, RNOH 

Based at: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) School

The Stanmore Building- Level 1

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

Middlesex HA7 4LP

The Helix Education Centre consists of a Primary and Secondary Pupil Referral Unit, a Hospital School at the RNOH, a Home Tuition Service and an outreach Inclusion Support Team.

The Hospital School supports 5-16 year old paediatric patients to continue their education during a long stay or rehabilitation admission. The majority of teaching is 1:1 or occasionally in pairs of students. The appointed teacher would teach exclusively in the Hospital School.

The ideal candidate will be a very experienced and motivated Secondary Mathematics teacher. A knowledge of wider National Curriculum subjects and all key stages, including primary, will be needed as we teach all ages and subjects. Supporting the child with engagement for learning, wellbeing and pastoral care is another important aspect of our work with pupils, along with effective reintegration back into their home school following discharge.

We require an inspirational teacher who:

• is passionate about learning and teaching pupils;
• can teach Mathematics, to GCSE and beyond
• can motivate and engage pupils in learning;
• has proven good or better teaching across the curriculum;
• has experience of helping pupils overcome barriers to learning;
• is committed to working in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and other professionals;
• can work well in a small team and show initiative;
• demonstrates resilience and positivity in a hospital setting

Visits are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Cathy Heels, Teacher-in-Charge, via email: catherine.heels@nhs.net 

Visit Dates: By arrangement with Cathy Heels, catherine.heels@nhs.net

Closing Date: 8.00am Wednesday 10th July 2024

Interview date: Week beginning 15th July 2024

Start date: Autumn Term 2024 or Spring Term 2025

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from:

http://www.thehelix.harrow.sch.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms to be returned by email for the attention of : Bhavna Patel, School Business Manager, by email to recruitment@thehelix.harrow.sch.uk . Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Harrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Helix Education Centre and Harrow Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including the barred list, as well as other pre-appointment checks and those outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).