Permanent SEN Maths Subject Lead

Prospero Teaching; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Lead Maths Teacher to join a vibrant independent specialist school in Dorking. The role entails leading the teaching and learning of Maths, designing the curriculum, and supporting SEN pupils. The ideal candidate will have a strong Maths teaching background and experience in improving pupil outcomes. This full-time position offers leadership pay scale and supportive training opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station

Breakfast and lunch during term time

Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with strong Maths teaching experience.
• Proven success in improving pupil outcomes.
• Experience in curriculum design and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Design and oversee a progressive whole-school curriculum.
• Champion inclusive classroom strategies for SEN pupils.
• Drive assessment strategy and self-evaluation systems.
• Line-manage teaching and subject staff.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Curriculum design

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Are you an inspirational Maths leader with a passion for SEN education?

Join a vibrant new specialist school in the beautiful Surrey Hills. The school opened in September and is growing rapidly, so we are seeking a strategic and operational education leader with strong Maths expertise to join the Senior Leadership Team.

Job Details

Required: SEN Lead Maths Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary: Leadership PayScale

School Type: Independent specialist school for children and young people aged 7-16 with autism and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs. Initially opening with pupils aged 7-14.

Parking: On-site

About the Role

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school, with a focus on Maths
• Design and oversee a sequenced, progressive whole-school curriculum
• Champion inclusive classroom strategies and differentiated learning for SEN pupils
• Drive assessment strategy, self‑evaluation systems, and inspection readiness
• Line‑manage teaching and subject staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture

About You

• Qualified teacher with strong Maths teaching experience and proven success in improving pupil outcomes
• Experience in curriculum design, assessment, and school improvement (middle leadership essential; senior leadership desirable)
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Understanding of autism and EHCP processes highly beneficial

Training and Development

• Supportive, inclusive environment
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Collaboration across a network of SEN schools
• Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station
• Breakfast and lunch during term time
• Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Interviews

1-3 December 2025

If you’re ready to make a real impact in SEN education and lead Maths provision, get in touch today.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.