Maths Lead Teacher

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Job Title: Maths Lead Teacher
Location: Miller House School, Leicester LE4 5LQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Maths Teacher to join our specialist school, where every lesson has the power to transform a young person's future. This is an opportunity to teach in a supportive environment where relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning are at the heart of everything we do.

As our Maths Teacher, you'll deliver creative and engaging lessons that inspire pupils to develop confidence in numeracy, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in helping young people build the knowledge, skills and resilience they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

You may also take on the role of Form Tutor, providing pastoral support, building strong relationships with families and professionals, and helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and differentiated Maths lessons that motivate and inspire learners.
• Plan, prepare and adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of every pupil.
• Monitor progress and use assessment effectively to drive achievement.
• Promote positive behaviour through therapeutic and restorative approaches.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider school activities.
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

About you

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent).
• Has experience teaching Maths at secondary level.
• Believes every young person can achieve and succeed.
• Can build positive relationships and establish high expectations.
• Is adaptable, resilient and committed to meeting individual learning needs.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching.
• Experience within SEN, SEMH or specialist education is desirable but not essential.

About Us 

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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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