SEN Maths/ Science Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Burgess Hill is seeking a passionate SEN Maths / Science Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role requires a qualified teacher who will deliver creative and tailored lessons to students with special educational needs. Candidates must have QTS and a passion for unlocking pupil potential while fostering strong relationships. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to thrive in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wide range of mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Genuine passion for teaching and unlocking pupil potential.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the school curriculum.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Contribute to the School Development Plan.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Ability to build strong relationships

Passion for teaching and learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job title

SEN Maths / Science Teacher

Location

Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HZ

Salary

Up to £44,310 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours

40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Contract

Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

Hambrook School is looking for a passionate and committed SEN Maths / Science Teacher to join our close-knit team. You will deliver high-quality, personalised education for students, helping them achieve their potential academically, socially, and personally.

You will work with small groups and individual students, enabling you to build strong, meaningful relationships and truly understand their learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Your lessons will be creative, engaging, and adaptive, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while feeling supported and valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and teach individual or small group lessons aligned with the school curriculum
• Monitor, assess, record, and report on student progress consistently
• Contribute to initiatives from the School Development Plan
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes that support individual progress
• Coordinate the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of designated subjects
• Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and other individualised plans
• Organise classrooms, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating, safe, and effective learning environment
• Ensure student safety on-site and off-site, following risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Brief and support Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and care staff to deliver effective lessons and resources
• Manage and support challenging behaviour, promoting self-regulation and independence
• Be an active, committed member of the school community

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
• Genuine passion for teaching and learning and unlocking pupil potential
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Leads with warmth, creativity, and high expectations
• Thrives in a collaborative, supportive team that celebrates achievements big and small

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real impact on SEN students’ learning and personal development.

About Us

Hambrook School is in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We opened in September 2023 and secured an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in just 7 short months! We help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, alongside a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

All our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP. We have been inundated with requests of places from Sussex and Surrey Local Authorities and therefore need additional staff to impact the lives of more pupils. We are therefore looking for the perfect person to join us for this next stage of our journey.

We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupil's needs to be addressed, and their capabilities fully realised. We offer our pupils a flexible, safe and nurturing environment for them to develop and grow.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.