Maths Teacher

SchoolBrowse; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Waterloo Lodge School in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking an enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join our dedicated team. This permanent, term-time-only role begins in September 2026 and offers a salary from £39,000 per annum depending on experience.

The post focuses on delivering personalised learning for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, with a collaborative multidisciplinary team across therapy and teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborative work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Creative, adaptable and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning.
• Skilled in assessing progress and adapting teaching to help every pupil succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons that inspire pupils and support progress.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, autism and complex needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform teaching.
• Contribute to development of an innovative and engaging Maths curriculum.
• Promote pupils' confidence, independence, wellbeing and positive engagement with learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, therapists and support staff to deliver personalised learning.
• Teach across other curriculum areas where appropriate.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

QTS

Mathematics knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

About the school

Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. The school supports pupils who often arrive with a troubled view of education, guiding them towards academic and social progress while building confidence and pride in their achievements.

Waterloo Lodge is part of Options Autism within Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Maths Teacher to join our dedicated team. This permanent, term-time-only position is based at Waterloo Lodge School in Chorley, Lancashire, and begins in September 2026. The role involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a salary from £39,000 per annum depending on experience.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference by delivering personalised learning that enables pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs to develop confidence, skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons that inspire pupils and support excellent progress.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND, autism and complex needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform teaching and celebrate achievement.
• Contribute to the development of an innovative and engaging Maths curriculum.
• Promote pupils' confidence, independence, wellbeing and positive engagement with learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and support staff to deliver a personalised learning experience.
• Teach across other curriculum areas where appropriate and support off-site educational activities when required.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every pupil can flourish.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Creative, adaptable and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in assessing progress and adapting teaching to help every pupil succeed.
• Positive, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits & package

• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Mental health support and physical health checks through the Your Wellbeing Matters programme
• Flexible Benefits Platform including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, plus hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

UK applicants only; no sponsorship is available. All applicants are subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.