Maths Teacher - SEMH Secondary School
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Salary: MPS 2- 6 + SEN Allowance (DOE)
Are you a passionate and resilient Maths Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting?
We are recruiting on behalf of a small, specialist SEMH secondary school in Horsham for a dedicated Secondary SEMH Teacher to teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing, well-supported environment where class sizes are small and relationships are central to success.
About the School
This is a specialist provision supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a therapeutic and structured approach to learning, helping students re-engage with education and achieve meaningful qualifications.
The Role - Secondary Maths Teacher (SEMH)
Teach Maths across KS3 and KS4
Deliver GCSE Mathematics
Support students to achieve Functional Skills or BTEC qualifications where appropriate
Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs
Work collaboratively with LSAs and pastoral teams
Small classes of 8-10 students
Strong pastoral and behaviour support systems
Focus on personalised learning and positive outcomes
Create a safe, engaging and structured learning environmentWe Are Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
Experience teaching Maths at secondary level
Confidence teaching GCSE Maths (Functional Skills/BTEC desirable)
Experience or strong interest in SEMH / SEN / alternative provision
Strong behaviour management skills
Resilience, empathy and a trauma-informed approachWhy Apply?
Small class sizes (8-10 students)
Minimum of 2 LSAs per class for consistent support
Meaningful, relationship-based teaching
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to genuinely impact student outcomes
Ongoing CPD and SEN development (18 inset days across the school calendar)
Excellent benefits including longer holidays, pension and wellbeing days and initiatives, employee helpline, Buddy scheme, weekly planning meetings and daily briefingsGet in touch with Karen Rogerson on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about your next step within specialist education or apply today!
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