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SEND Teacher with Maths Specialism
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SEND Teacher with Maths Specialism
Lead Teacher of Maths & Assessment (SEND) | Southwark | September
Are you an experienced SEND Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership? This Lead Teacher of Maths & Assessment opportunity offers the chance to shape curriculum, drive whole-school assessment practice, and make a lasting impact within a highly respected specialist school in Southwark.
About the Role
This position is ideal for an ambitious teacher with a strong understanding of SEND education, Mathematics pedagogy, and assessment for learning. The Lead Teacher of Maths & Assessment will join a specialist setting supporting pupils aged 11–19 with complex needs, including:
- Autism
- Communication difficulties
- Physical disabilities
- Medical needs
What makes this role unique is the opportunity to influence practice beyond the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to:
- Develop a Maths curriculum that promotes independence, confidence, and real-world application
- Lead a whole-school approach to assessment that effectively informs teaching and learning
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- A genuine leadership opportunity with responsibility across curriculum and assessment
- Small class sizes with highly personalised teaching approaches
- Extensive collaboration with therapists, support staff, and external professionals
- A well-established, respected specialist provision
- High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
- The chance to shape whole-school teaching and assessment practice
- A supportive leadership team
- Daily visibility of the impact of your work
Requirements
The successful candidate should:
- Hold UK QTS
- Have experience teaching within a SEND or inclusive setting
- Demonstrate strong Maths pedagogy, including knowledge of functional Maths and small-step learning approaches
- Show experience in effective assessment to improve pupil outcomes
- Be confident in leading and supporting colleagues school-wide
- Maintain high expectations for all pupils regardless of their needs or starting point
- Commit to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
As Lead Teacher of Maths & Assessment, your role will include:
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- Leading Mathematics across the entire school
- Driving the development of assessment systems and best practice
- Supporting staff with curriculum planning and delivery
- Monitoring pupil progress and outcomes
- Collaborating with therapists and professionals to enhance learning
- Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities
- Developing staff confidence in Maths and assessment practices
- Promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning
Why This Opportunity?
If you are seeking an exceptional Leadership role where you can combine: ✅ SEND and Maths specialism ✅ School-wide leadership ✅ Meaningful impact on education
This position in Southwark is perfect for you.
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, specialising in securing long-term and permanent roles for educators at all levels. For similar opportunities or to explore further, visit Ribbons & Reeves. Applications are welcome for this Lead Teacher of Maths & Assessment (SEND) role in Southwark.
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