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Part-Time Maths Tutor Maternity Cover - Temporary

The Beacon, Folkestone And Walmer

  • Ref:KCC886-7043-402T
  • Posted:03/04/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS plus SENA
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:29/04/2025 at 08:00
  • Interviews:9th May 2025

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Beacon Plus - Post 19 Provision based in Folkestone town centre
 
Maths Tutor - 3 Days per week (Maternity Cover until August 2026)
 
If you want to be part of a highly supportive and creative learning environment, then please read on!
 
We provide an exciting and fast paced environment that is constantly seeking to develop and enhance the best learning opportunities for our learners. This is achieved through a dedicated peer to peer coaching and support programme, self-reflection and an ethos and culture where everyone is committed to school improvement.
 
As we move into our sixth academic year, Folkestone Beacon Plus are looking for an experienced teacher to lead the education elements for our trailblazing post 19 provision for three days per week.  Building upon your current excellent classroom practice, we will be looking for a creative person who can engage with young adults and facilitate a creative and energetic learning environment, bridging the gap between employment, life learning skills and age appropriate development. 
 
The role would suit a candidate with experience of teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs and a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum. An expertise in different learning styles and differentiation to enable all learners to reach their maximum potential is essential. The role includes delivering Maths skills from entry level to level two that lead to an accredited outcome that demonstrates the excellent progress they have made. Excellent safeguarding knowledge, interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with young adults is essential in your role as tutor and mentor. This role also includes being the lead for our Cultural Capital enrichment experiences for learners, bringing in local visiting speakers and arranging enrichment week activities for all learners.
 
The large focus on work based experience will provide an exciting number of opportunities for “live” learning that will enable the learners to develop employment and independent skills to support their transition into their communities in a really meaningful way.
 
 
This role is up to 0.6 FTE and based at our learning centre in the heart of the Folkestone town.
 
Beacon Plus is committed to safeguarding the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment.
 
The college places a high priority on professional and career development.
 
Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and to satisfactory references.
 
To learn more about the college visit our webiste www.beacon-plus.org.uk or find us on socials.

Information about the school

The Beacon is a multi site, all age specialist school (4–19 years) providing high quality education for 480 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties, and physical and sensory impairments. Our main site is located on Park Farm Road in Folkestone, our newest provision in Walmer opened in September 2025. We also operate a 10 place satellite provision at Castle Hill Primary School and work collaboratively with Beacon Plus as an extended partner of the school.

The Beacon is built on a strong culture of cooperation and a commitment to personalised learning. Our child centred, needs led curriculum draws on the EYS Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum, and relevant accreditation pathways, with an emphasis on Life Skills, Social Skills, and holistic development.

As a centre of expertise, we also deliver training and support for mainstream schools through our outreach team. This dedicated team provides professional development, advice, and guidance to colleagues across the region. Our conference and meeting facilities regularly host nationally recognised speakers and professional learning events.

We are also home to a Multi Agency Support Hub, one of four centres across the county, bringing together NHS professionals, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, nursing teams, children’s social care, and portage services. This integrated approach strengthens the support available to children and families across the Folkestone and Hythe district.

At The Beacon, our shared moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all young people. We believe excellence is achieved through partnership, collaboration, and reflective practice. Our peer to peer coaching model and staff led learning communities help ensure consistently high quality teaching and a culture of continuous improvement. We expect the highest standards from ourselves and all stakeholders, creating an environment where every learner can thrive.

If you share our values and are inspired by our mission, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Lonergan
  • Address:Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Salisbury Road, Walmer, Folkestone And Walmer, Kent, CT195DN CT147QJ
  • Telephone: 01303 847555
  • Email: HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.