Specialist Intervention Teacher English and Maths - Helston Community College

About The Role:

We are seeking a committed and passionate Specialist Teacher to deliver high-quality, differentiated Maths and English lessons to small groups and individual learners at Key Stage 3, and potentially Key Stage 4.

This unique role focuses on supporting Armed Forces children, and is ideally suited to a teacher - qualified or unqualified - who understands the specific educational, emotional, and social challenges these students face, such as frequent relocations, service-related stress, and disrupted schooling.  You will play a key role in helping each learner thrive academically and personally. 

This is a one-year, fixed term position funded by the Armed Forces Education Trust.

About You:

You are a compassionate and adaptable educator with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Armed Forces families and vulnerable learners.  You bring creativity, empathy, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] or equivalent [unqualified teachers with relevant experience are welcome to apply]
• Experience teaching Maths and/or English at Key Stage 3 [KS4 experience desirable].
• A strong pastoral approach and a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, flexible attitude and a passion for inclusive education.

Why Join us?

If you have the attributes and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.  Join a successful and supportive College where you will play a key role in enhancing opportunities available to students.

Full details on the College and job description for the role can be found in the above candidate pack. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is  Sunday 3rd August 2025 11.59pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact, please contact Angie Atkinson, HR Manager on aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.org.

Interviews to be held during the week commencing 11th August 2025.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.