Sen Maths Lead

TeacherActive Limited.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Maths Lead at a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead and develop the Maths provision, combining excellent teaching with leadership of curriculum and accreditation pathways.

The role focuses on driving whole-school improvement, supporting colleagues, and using assessment data to raise pupil progress within a SEMH environment.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent with degree-level education
• Strong subject knowledge across maths topics including number, algebra, geometry, statistics and problem solving
• Experience delivering accredited Maths pathways (GCSE, Functional Skills, Entry Level)
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated Maths lessons to meet individual needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Maths provision within a specialist setting
• Develop and oversee the Maths curriculum and accredited pathways
• Support and mentor colleagues within the Maths team
• Contribute to whole-school improvement through data-informed planning

Skills

Mathematics knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Degree-level education

Job description

Maths Lead

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: October 2026

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, not pro rata

Are you a passionate Maths Teacher ready to lead and develop a specialist Maths provision?

Do you have the subject knowledge and creativity to make Maths engaging and accessible for every learner?

Are you resilient and ambitious, with the ability to inspire colleagues and support young people with SEMH to overcome barriers to learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a special needs school in Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils aged 7 and upwards with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a nurturing environment with a strong focus on therapy, education and personal development, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is looking to appoint a Maths Lead on a permanent, term-time-only basis, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful Maths Lead will combine excellent classroom teaching with subject leadership, developing the Maths curriculum, supporting colleagues, overseeing accredited pathways and contributing to whole-school improvement.

The successful Maths Lead will have:

• UK QTS or equivalent and degree-level education

• Strong subject knowledge across number, algebra, geometry, statistics and problem-solving

• Experience delivering accredited Maths pathways including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE

• Experience planning and delivering differentiated Maths lessons to meet individual needs

• Strong understanding of assessment and using data to support pupil progress

• Empathy, resilience and confidence managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with additional needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, not pro rata

• Permanent, term-time-only contract

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• The opportunity to lead and develop Maths provision within a specialist setting

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.