Maths Teacher

Simply Education Ltd; Wadeford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is seeking a Maths Teacher to join a specialist SEN education setting in Somerset. You will deliver engaging Maths lessons across KS3 to Post-16, adapting to individual needs and EHCPs. The role is based in Chard with a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule and a September 2026 start.

You should have QTS or equivalent, strong differentiation and classroom management skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers ongoing support from Simply Education.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting Maths.
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Confident differentiating lessons for a range of abilities and additional needs.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, flexible and child-centred approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated Maths lessons.
• Teach Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE Maths where appropriate.
• Adapt lessons around EHCP outcomes and individual learning profiles.
• Use practical resources, visual scaffolding, chunking and other teaching strategies.
• Support pupils with confidence, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Maths teaching

Differentiation

Classroom management

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Maths Teacher - SEN / Specialist Education

Location: Chard, Somerset

Pay: £160 - £240 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible Maths lessons across KS3, KS4 and Post-16, adapting your teaching to suit individual abilities and learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Maths lessons
• Teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE Maths where appropriate
• Adapting lessons around individual learning profiles and EHCP outcomes
• Using practical resources, visual scaffolding, chunking and other creative teaching strategies
• Supporting pupils with their confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and identifying areas where additional support is required
• Building positive and consistent relationships with pupils
• Creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience teaching or supporting Maths
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Confidence differentiating lessons for a range of abilities and additional needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• A patient, flexible and child-centred approach
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous SEN, SEMH or alternative provision experience
• Experience teaching Functional Skills, Entry Level and/or GCSE Maths
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning

What's on Offer?

• £160 - £240 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, Monday to Friday position
• Maternity cover through to July 2027
• September 2026 start
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist education setting
• Ongoing support from Simply Education throughout your placement

If you're a Maths Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can build strong relationships with pupils and help young people develop both their Maths skills and their confidence, we'd love to hear from you.