SEN Maths Lead

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Job Title:   SEN Maths Lead
Location:  Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours:        37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary:       £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:          April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Penny Tree School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed — and strong, inspiring teaching is at the heart of that. We’re looking for a passionate and driven SEN Maths Lead to take ownership of Mathematics across the school, shaping a curriculum that is engaging, accessible and impactful for all learners.

As SEN Maths Lead, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership for Mathematics, ensuring high-quality teaching and strong outcomes for pupils with additional needs. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues, you’ll drive improvement, support staff development and ensure the Maths curriculum meets the diverse needs of all learners.

You’ll play a key role in creating a culture of high expectations, confidence and achievement across the school.

• Leading and overseeing Mathematics teaching and learning across the school
• Monitoring pupil progress and implementing targeted interventions to raise attainment
• Designing and developing an engaging, inclusive Maths curriculum
• Supporting and coaching colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching
• Promoting high standards, ambition and a positive attitude towards Maths
• Contributing to school improvement planning, evaluation and review
• Developing and implementing subject action plans aligned to whole-school priorities

This role is ideal for a Maths specialist with a passion for curriculum leadership, improving outcomes, and inspiring both pupils and colleagues.

About You

You are an ambitious and inspiring Maths specialist who is passionate about making a difference.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Mathematics (or related subject)
• Experience teaching Maths across multiple key stages
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEN
• The drive to innovate, improve outcomes and raise standards

About Us

Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for 60 pupils and is expected to open in the near future.

At Penny Tree School, you'll be part of a supportive and visionary leadership team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you’ll have access to a wide network of senior leaders, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only on the school but on the lives of the pupils we serve.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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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