Maths Teacher - Special School

The Education Network Birmingham; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking an experienced Maths Teacher for a special school in Birmingham. This role involves planning and delivering Maths lessons for students with special educational needs, including Autism and MLD. The ideal candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in a special school environment. The position offers small class sizes, a supportive leadership team, and opportunities for training and professional development, along with competitive rates of pay based on experience.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive leadership team

Small class sizes with high levels of support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Maths, ideally within a special school or SEND setting.
• Confidence working with students with Autism, MLD, or additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Maths lessons tailored to students.
• Differentiating lessons to support a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Tracking progress and adapting teaching strategies.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Creativity in adapting lessons

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Experienced Maths Teacher - Special School - Birmingham

A welcoming and well-structured special school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Maths Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Maths Teacher who is passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and who enjoys teaching small classes in a calm, supportive environment.

This role is ideal for a Maths Teacher with strong subject knowledge who can adapt the curriculum to meet a range of learning needs. Students have a variety of special educational needs, including Autism, MLD, and additional learning differences. Classes are small, and you will be supported by experienced Teaching Assistants, allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching and meaningful progress.

As a Maths Teacher, you will play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop essential numeracy skills, and achieve outcomes that reflect their individual abilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Maths lessons tailored to students with special educational needs
• Teaching Maths at an appropriate level, including functional skills and entry-level or GCSE content where appropriate
• Differentiating lessons to support a range of abilities and learning styles
• Managing behaviour positively and consistently in line with school expectations
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants to provide targeted support
• Tracking progress and adapting teaching strategies to support individual development
• Contributing to a supportive and collaborative staff team

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Maths, ideally within a special school or SEND setting
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to adapt Maths teaching creatively
• Confidence working with students with Autism, MLD, or additional needs
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient, and child-centred approach

In return, you will receive:

• Small class sizes with high levels of classroom support
• A supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing
• A positive working environment where students are known and supported
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience

In addition, you will benefit from our specialist team's expertise, personalized career support, and an opportunity to extend your professional development in a friendly, caring, supportive atmosphere.

We are committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

Our recruitment agency is an equal opportunities employer. We are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you are interested in this Maths Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Maths Teacher vacancies or refer a Maths Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.