Maths Teacher

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Job Title: Maths Teacher
Location: Parkside House School, Ashington NE63 8AP
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £44,000 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

Are you a Maths Teacher looking for more than just another classroom?

At Parkside House School, Maths isn't simply about equations and calculations. It's about helping young people develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, and belief in their own abilities.

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Maths Teacher to join our specialist school, supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs. This is an opportunity to teach smaller classes, build meaningful relationships, and deliver personalised learning that creates genuine breakthroughs every day.

Whether you're an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to take your career in a more rewarding direction, we'll provide the support, training and collaborative environment to help you thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging Maths lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Inspire pupils to develop curiosity, resilience and a positive attitude towards Maths.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to support pupils with autism and additional learning needs.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, helping pupils recognise their own success.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel valued and supported.
• Work closely with families, therapists and wider school staff to provide a joined-up approach to learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continued growth of our school community.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, preparing them for adulthood and future opportunities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong teaching skills with a genuine passion for making a difference.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant Mathematics degree.
• A passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.
• Excellent classroom practice and subject knowledge.
• The creativity and flexibility to adapt learning for individual pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs or a desire to develop SEND expertise.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Us

Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing, friendly environment for pupils aged KS2 Year 6-KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. Pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential.

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.