Teacher of Maths - Atkinson School
- Exeter, Devon
- Part Time
- MPS / UPS + Higher Secure Allowance
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ATKINSON SECURE CHILDRENS HOME - EXETER
You will be working in the Education Team within Atkinson Secure Children’s Home. The hours will be a point 0.8 FTE, 8.30am to 4pm (days to be confirmed). Term time dates will differ from other schools. Following the MPS / UPS salary + secure allowance (pro rata).
Who are we:
Atkinson Secure Children's Home is a secure environment with excellent in-house facilities and is currently rated “Good” by OFSTED.
Our approach is to provide exceptional parenting to the young people within our care, looking beyond their behaviours to go the extra mile for them and we do this in a safe and therapeutic environment. Atkinson cares for young people aged (10-17yrs) with emotional and behavioural difficulties who have been granted a secure accommodation order by the courts. The young people we care for are often in crisis and require intensive support, intervention, and physical intervention at a last resort, while working on their, education and training in vocational skills and life skills.
We are currently looking to employ an outstanding teacher to deliver meaningful education to our students. The successful candidate will be offer primarily Maths to Functional Skills Level 2. The ability to offer a further subject would be advantageous. This is a four day a week contract, the days are negotiable.
The successful candidate will be resilient and will have the ability to engage our students, who despite being very capable can equally be very challenging. They will be adaptable and able to deliver meaningful learning to all abilities. Lessons are delivered both 1:1 and in small groups.
The start date for this post is September 2026 or sooner if possible.
Useful information:
This post would suit both secondary and primary colleagues.
You will need to be prepared to work with potentially volatile, abusive (and at times dangerous) young people and associated individuals. This role will require you to perform high levels of physical intervention.
For an informal discussion please contact Marc Herbert or Alana Riley on 01392 457999.
Further information and an application form can be downloaded from the attached below.
Your completed application form should be returned to devonjobs@devon.gov.uk
Interview Date: 17th April 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX4 8NA
- Reference
REQ003787 / AC6133
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Primary & Early YearsTeaching - SecondaryTeaching - Special & Other
- Salary Details
MPS / UPS + Higher Secure Allowance
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
26 hours per week (Note: Term dates will vary from other schools) 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
09/04/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes