Maths Teacher

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Job Title:  Maths Teacher

Location:  Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA

Salary:       £35,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am to 4pm

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: November 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you ready to unlock potential and ignite a love of Maths in every pupil?

At Crookhey Hall, we don’t just teach Maths — we empower young people to believe in their ability to achieve. We're on the lookout for a passionate, energetic, and committed Maths Teacher who can also take the lead in shaping our whole-school Maths provision.

If you're looking to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference to pupils with SEMH and ASD, this is your next step.

About the Role

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Maths Teacher to join our fantastic team at Crookhey Hall, Cockerham located in Cockerham. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the Maths curriculum — inspiring learners in the classroom while driving strategic improvement across the school.

This is a great for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Under the reasonable direction of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies. Uphold the professional code of the GTC. Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Key responsibilities include:

Deliver engaging, tailored Maths lessons to pupils with complex needs, including SEMH and Autism

Lead the development of Maths across the school, including curriculum planning, assessment, and intervention strategies

Build Maths confidence and curiosity in pupils who may have disengaged from education in the past

Work closely with colleagues to support a cross-curricular, inclusive approach to Maths

Monitor pupil progress, track data, and use insights to drive continual improvement

Champion numeracy across the school — from classroom practice to whole-school events

Be a visible subject leader and role model of excellent teaching practice

Contribute to the school’s strong safeguarding culture and pastoral support systems

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Maths teacher driven by a genuine passion for empowering every learner to reach their full potential. Resilient and adaptable, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. 

Essential

QTS and experience teaching Maths in a school setting

A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEMH and ASD

Strong subject knowledge and the vision to lead Maths provision across the school

A resilient, solutions-focused approach to daily challenges

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils

A natural motivator who can inspire both pupils and staff

Bonus Points

Experience leading a subject area or curriculum strand

A proven track record of raising attainment in Maths

Experience supporting pupils from challenging backgrounds

About us

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.

The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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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