At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging maths lessons to students with diverse learning needs.
- Company: Join a supportive SEND secondary school in Sutton, London.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, dedicated consultant support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a calm environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' confidence and understanding of maths.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching secondary maths required.
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 16/11/2026
Location: Sutton, London, UK
Salary: £201 to £267 per day. Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
About the Role:
This specialist SEND secondary school supports pupils aged 11 to 18 with speech, language and communication needs, including autism. You will join a calm, nurturing setting where teaching and therapeutic support work hand in hand. As Maths Teacher, you will make concepts accessible through visual models, practical resources, explicit vocabulary teaching and small, manageable steps. You will work closely with teaching assistants and therapists, and the school is around a five minute walk from Waddon Rail Station. If you want to watch young people's confidence in maths grow lesson by lesson, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching maths at secondary level
- An understanding of autism and speech, language and communication needs
- Confidence adapting lessons for pupils working at different levels
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging maths lessons adapted to pupils' abilities and individual learning needs
- Build pupils' confidence in numeracy, reasoning and problem-solving
- Teach mathematical vocabulary explicitly and allow additional processing time
- Use clear explanations, structured activities, visual models and practical resources to make learning accessible
- Assess progress and adapt teaching to address gaps in understanding
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider school team
- Establish positive relationships and consistent routines that help pupils feel secure and ready to learn
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be a Maths Teacher with a genuine enthusiasm for making maths accessible to every learner
- Bring a calm, patient approach to the classroom
- Show strong relationship-building skills with pupils and colleagues
- Have the creativity to break problems into clear, manageable steps
- Be comfortable using visual and practical resources to support understanding
- Have experience in a specialist setting or supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream education, which is desirable
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Mathematics Teacher employer: Transparency Education
Transparency Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and professional environment for SEN Teaching Assistants in Croydon. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through continuous professional development and a dedicated consultant for guidance, we ensure that our staff feel valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and the well-being of both staff and students.
