Maths Teacher - The Complete Works - Creative, Alternative School
Maths Teacher with Department Responsibility East London School E1 and South School SE1
The Complete Works (TCW) Independent School is seeking a passionate, adaptable and skilled Maths Teacher to take on a leadership responsibility within our dynamic and creative learning environment. This is a full-time role combining specialist teaching with departmental oversight, ideal for someone who thrives in a non-traditional, student-centred setting.
The East School requires a Maths Teacher for 5 days per week and the South School requires a Maths Teacher for 2 days per week (you can make this role full time on the other days with other teaching)
TCW is an alternative independent school providing bespoke education for students across Key Stages 1–5 who are unable to attend mainstream settings. Many of our students have SEND or have experienced school exclusion. We work across London, providing 1:1 and small group teaching in homes, centres, and libraries – always striving to reignite a love of learning in our students.
About the Role
As the Maths Teacher, you will:
- Deliver high-quality Maths lessons to students with a wide range of abilities and needs, primarily in our East London learning centre.
- Support and coordinate a small team of offsite Maths teachers to ensure continuity and consistency in student learning.
- Work with the Maths Lead to train staff, develop curriculum resources, and maintain high standards across the department.
- Oversee the progress of assigned students, support qualification entries (Functional Skills, GCSE, etc.), and manage assessment and reporting requirements.
- Engage with students using creative and personalised approaches to meet their academic and emotional needs.
- Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and innovation in education.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates with regular progression
- A culture of promotion from within (our senior leadership team all started in entry level positions)
- Ongoing professional development, tailored to your ambitions and interests
- Regular socials and staff clubs, a supportive and friendly culture
- Competitive Pension scheme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support from our in house Wellbeing Team
- Access to hundreds of company discounts, including gym membership, cinema tickets and fashion.
- Excellent work life balance - school holidays.
- The chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children
- Flexibility to develop your role based on your strengths and interests.
Who We're Looking For
Essential:
- An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience delivering high-quality Maths lessons, ideally across KS3–KS4.
- Ability to teach English and Science to a foundation GCSE level.
- Knowledge of current Maths curriculum, SEN practices, and alternative pedagogies.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
- A creative, flexible, and proactive approach.
Desirable:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Degree or A-level in Mathematics.
- Experience teaching students with behavioural and/or SEN needs.
- Background in a creative, therapeutic, or alternative education setting.
Salary:
- From £28,947.42 FTE per annum
Training:
- Induction Day: One full day (9:00 am – 3:45 pm).
- Induction Training Sessions: Five Tuesday afternoons (4:30 – 6:00 pm).
- Ongoing Professional Development: Weekly sessions on Thursday afternoons (4:30 – 6:00 pm).
Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and be part of a team that's changing lives through education!
TCW Values:
We believe our students deserve a broad range of role models, reflecting the diversity of our society. Therefore we welcome applications from those of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
The Complete Works school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2020. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and barred list check.
If you would like further information please email jobs@tcw.org.uk