SEN Teacher of Maths in Chorley

Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7AX

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary: From £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

About the Role

At Waterloo Lodge School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We're looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring SEN Teacher of Maths who is passionate about helping children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive. This is more than a teaching role; it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference. You'll think creatively, adapt your teaching and deliver engaging, personalised learning that enables every pupil to achieve their potential. Supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll help create meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons that inspire pupils and support excellent progress.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND, autism and complex needs.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, using assessment to inform teaching and celebrate achievement.
• Contribute to the development of an innovative and engaging Maths curriculum.
• Promote pupils' confidence, independence, wellbeing and positive engagement with learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and support staff to deliver a personalised learning experience.
• Teach across other curriculum areas where appropriate and support off-site educational activities when required.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every pupil can flourish.

About You

• QTS/QTLS and strong subject knowledge in Mathematics (Desired).
• ECT applicants are welcome to apply.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Creative, adaptable and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning.
• A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in assessing progress and adapting teaching to help every pupil succeed.
• Positive, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.

About Us

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.