Maths Teacher

About the school

Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. The school supports pupils who often arrive with a troubled view of education, guiding them towards academic and social progress while building confidence and pride in their achievements.

Waterloo Lodge is part of Options Autism within Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Maths Teacher to join our dedicated team. This permanent, term-time-only position is based at Waterloo Lodge School in Chorley, Lancashire, and begins in September 2026. The role involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a salary from £39,000 per annum depending on experience.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference by delivering personalised learning that enables pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs to develop confidence, skills and a lifelong love of learning.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher with QTS and strong subject knowledge in Mathematics.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Creative, adaptable and committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning.
• 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.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits & package

• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Mental health support and physical health checks through the Your Wellbeing Matters programme
• Flexible Benefits Platform including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, plus hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. UK applicants only; no sponsorship is available. All applicants are subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.