Maths Teacher

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Job Title:  Maths Teacher
Location:  Willow Park School, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LJ
Hours:  40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary:  £39,000.00 - £43,000.00 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Maths Teacher to join a thriving specialist SEMH school. Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and supporting positive outcomes for pupils, both academically and personally. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is flexible, resilient and passionate about working in a specialist setting.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging Maths lessons and contributing to a supportive, inclusive and trauma-informed learning environment where pupils can succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Maths teaching that supports strong progress and attainment
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all pupils
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Maths curriculum and practice
• Support pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and engagement in learning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective curriculum delivery
• Teach across a range of subjects where required, including off-site provision if needed
• Make effective use of resources to enhance learning outcomes

About you:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Maths at KS3 and/or KS4 in a specialist or mainstream setting
• A strong commitment to inclusive, pupil-centred practice
• Passionate about making learning engaging, accessible and meaningful
• Able to work proactively and use your own initiative
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to supporting pupils with SEMH needs

About Us

Willow Park School is a brand-new specialist school in Milton Keynes for young people aged 9–16 with a range of complex needs. Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in the future. Through a therapeutic educational approach, supported by specialist facilities and an experienced team, we help students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), communication, interaction, and associated challenging behaviours to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.

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.

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