Mathematics Teacher, Paisley

Working hours

08:45–16:00, Monday to Thursday
08:45–15:00, Friday
Term time only
Permanent

About Mirren Park School

Mirren Park School supports young people aged 11 to 18 with a wide range of additional support needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs, autism and complex presentations. We deliver a full curriculum experience that is structured to be supportive, relevant and engaging, enabling young people to re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Role Requirements

• An appropriate teaching qualification
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland in Mathematics, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration
• Ability to plan, deliver and develop a relevant and engaging mathematics curriculum
• Strong classroom organisation and supportive behaviour management skills
• Ability to assess, track and report on pupil progress to inform learning and teaching
• Ability to prepare pupils for qualifications or accreditation appropriate to their needs and next steps
• Actively contributing to the school community and its positive ethos
• Ability to contribute to school improvement planning and self‑evaluation
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and supporting the development of colleagues, including probationer and student teachers.
• Experience within an additional support needs or specialist setting is welcomed but not essential, as training and ongoing support will be provided.

Benefits of working with us

• A rewarding role where your work has real impact
• A supportive and values led staff team
• Competitive pay with progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional learning and career development
• Internal progression opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Free eye care vouchers

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Mirren Park School and Young Foundations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.

This post involves regulated work with children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme, satisfactory references, right to work checks, medical fitness where applicable, and confirmation of GTCS registration.

Our recruitment practices are informed by Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment guidance and national child protection guidance for Scotland. We are committed to fair, consistent and transparent recruitment processes and to equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Equal opportunity

Young Foundations is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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