Job description

GCSE Maths Teacher – Trauma-Informed SEN School 

Supply to Permanent Opportunity - September Start - Pay £150-£200 per day

We are looking for a passionate and resilient GCSE Maths Teacher to join a specialist trauma-informed SEN school supporting young people with SEMH and additional needs in Dorchester.

This is more than just a teaching role, it’s an opportunity to genuinely change lives through consistency, patience, and relationship-based learning.

The Role:

  • Deliver engaging GCSE Maths lessons to small class groups
  • Adapt learning to support students with SEMH, trauma backgrounds, and additional needs
  • Build positive relationships and become a consistent, trusted adult for pupils
  • Work closely with pastoral and support teams to create a safe learning environment
  • Support students both academically and emotionally to achieve their potential

What the School is Looking For:

  • Calm, approachable, and resilient personality
  • Someone who understands behaviour is communication
  • Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
  • Ability to think outside the box and engage students creatively
  • Maths teaching experience (QTS desirable but personality and attitude are key!)

Why This School?

  • Trauma-informed and therapeutic approach throughout the school
  • Small class sizes and strong support staff ratios
  • Supportive leadership team who truly value staff wellbeing
  • Opportunity to go permanent if the placement is successful
  • A chance to make a real impact every single day

This role is ideal for someone wanting to move away from purely data-driven teaching and into a setting where relationships, trust, and personal growth come first.