Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher - SEMH Secondary School

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Salary: MPS 2- 6 + SEN Allowance (DOE)

Are you a passionate and resilient Maths Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting?

We are recruiting on behalf of a small, specialist SEMH secondary school in Horsham for a dedicated Secondary SEMH Teacher to teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing, well-supported environment where class sizes are small and relationships are central to success.

About the School

This is a specialist provision supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a therapeutic and structured approach to learning, helping students re-engage with education and achieve meaningful qualifications.

The Role - Secondary Maths Teacher (SEMH)

• Teach Maths across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver GCSE Mathematics
• Support students to achieve Functional Skills or BTEC qualifications where appropriate
• Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively with LSAs and pastoral teams
• Small classes of 8-10 students
• Strong pastoral and behaviour support systems
• Focus on personalised learning and positive outcomes
• Create a safe, engaging and structured learning environment

We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching Maths at secondary level
• Confidence teaching GCSE Maths (Functional Skills/BTEC desirable)
• Experience or strong interest in SEMH / SEN / alternative provision
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Resilience, empathy and a trauma-informed approach

Why Apply?

• Small class sizes (8-10 students)
• Minimum of 2 LSAs per class for consistent support
• Meaningful, relationship-based teaching
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to genuinely impact student outcomes
• Ongoing CPD and SEN development (18 inset days across the school calendar)
• Excellent benefits including longer holidays, pension and wellbeing days and initiatives, employee helpline, Buddy scheme, weekly planning meetings and daily briefings

Get in touch with Karen Rogerson on 0333 241 9693 for a confidential discussion about your next step within specialist education or apply today!

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