Secondary SEN Class Teacher - Maths Lead

Randstad NV; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in the Southend-on-Sea area is seeking a Class Teacher with Maths Lead responsibilities for a specialist independent provision for boys 13-18 with SEMH/SEND. You will lead GCSE/Functional Skills pathways, deliver differentiated maths teaching, and contribute to a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach.

The role requires QTS/QTLS and a proven track record in SEMH settings, with an Enhanced DBS Update Service.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent with eligibility to teach in England.
• Strong Maths subject knowledge across KS3/KS4 and ability to lead curriculum pathways.
• Experience teaching SEMH/SEND and working with EHCPs.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service covering Child & Adult Workforce.
• Commitment to safeguarding and recent safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead, evaluate, and develop a multi-sensory Maths curriculum across KS3, KS4 and post-16.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated Maths lessons alongside the secondary curriculum.
• Build trauma-informed relationships to create a calm, emotionally safe classroom.
• Contribute high-quality reports for annual reviews and PEPs.
• Support pupils' pastoral care, wellbeing and individual plans.

Skills

Maths Curriculum Leadership

Trauma-Informed Practice

EHCP & Progress Tracking

Behaviour Support

Differentiated Teaching

Classroom Management

Education

QTS

QTLS

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher - Maths Lead (SEMH / SEND)

Pay Rate: £150.00 - £200.00 per day (DOE)

Contract: Full-Time / Permanent or Long-Term Contract

Setting: Specialist Independent Secondary & Post-16 Provision (Boys aged 13-18)

About the Role

Are you an empathetic, resilient, and ambitious teacher looking to make a lasting impact in specialist education? Randstad Education is currently partnering with a nurturing, trauma-informed independent special school in the Southend-on-Sea area to recruit a dedicated Class Teacher & Maths Lead.

This unique setting provides personalised, therapeutic-informed education for boys aged 13-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, SEND, EHCPs, and histories of trauma or disrupted education.

n addition to leading Maths, you will teach a personalised secondary curriculum tailored to pupil's starting points, interests, and EHCP targets, fostering strong relational bonds to re-engage young people with learning and prepare them positively for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maths Curriculum Leadership: Lead, evaluate, and develop an accessible, multi-sensory Maths curriculum and accreditation pathways (GCSE, Functional Skills, Entry Level) across KS3, KS4, and post-16.

• Specialist Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Maths lessons alongside secondary curriculum areas based on school operational needs and your teaching strengths.

• Trauma-Informed Practice: Build strong, attuned relationships, creating a calm, predictable, and emotionally safe classroom environment that supports emotional regulation.

• EHCP & Progress Tracking: Plan from starting points and EHCP outcomes, contributing high-quality reports for annual reviews and PEPs.

• Personal Care & Well being: Support pupils' pastoral care, well being, and physical/emotional needs as required by their individual support plans.

Requirements & Person Specification:

• Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, or equivalent recognized teaching qualification with eligibility to teach in England (ECTs with relevant SEN experience welcome).

• Subject Expertise: Secure subject knowledge in Maths across KS3/KS4 with the ability to lead curriculum pathways. Experience teaching a secondary curriculum model in special education is highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven experience supporting secondary-aged young people with SEMH needs, SEND, complex behaviours, or trauma presentations.

• Compliance & Clearances (GCA Standards):

  • Essential: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service covering BOTH Child & Adult Workforce (or a commitment to obtain one immediately).

  • Essential: Safeguarding, Prevent, and Allergy Training completed within the last 12 months (or a commitment to complete these prior to placement to meet full GCA clearance standards, which Randstad is compliant with).

• Skills: Calm, relational, and reflective approach with strong behaviour support and de-escalation skills grounded in empathy and clear boundaries.

experience

Teaching

skills

experience in managing challenging behaviour

qualifications

QTS

education

high school