Job Title: SEN Teacher of Maths
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 School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, catering primarily for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom may also have additional complex needs. We support pupils from Lancashire and the surrounding areas.
Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that enables every pupil to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person’s individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social and personal development.
We pride ourselves on helping pupils build confidence, resilience and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live and to participate in it with confidence and respect.
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.
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Salary description
£39000.00 - £39000.00 per year