Lead Maths Teacher

Horizon Care Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider in Croydon is seeking a Lead Maths Teacher to craft engaging lessons for students aged 5–11 with various needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS or QTLS, proven teaching experience, and the passion to unlock each child's potential. Join a supportive team offering competitive pay and numerous benefits, including ongoing training and life assurance.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with initiative and vision.
• Knowledge of developments in education.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver engaging lessons to shape student learning.
• Monitor and celebrate student progress with insightful assessments.
• Tailor teaching to meet unique strengths and needs.

Skills

Proven teaching and learning experience

Experience working with students with SEMH

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Education

QTS or QTLS Qualification

Job description

Lead Maths Teacher

Join Horizon Care & Education as a Lead Maths Teacher, teaching maths to children aged 5–11 with a variety of SEN and SLCN needs at our Aspire School in Croydon.

Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

At Horizon Care & Education, we provide a calm, welcoming environment where students feel accepted, heard, and valued. Our teachers are supported by a Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors, the Managing Director of Education Services, and an extensive therapeutic team.

What you’ll get to do

• Shape the Future: Craft and deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons, directly contributing to our innovative curriculum and shaping the learning journey of our students.
• Unlock Potential: Accurately assess, monitor, and celebrate student progress, using insightful assessments to guide their individual learning paths.
• Empower Every Learner: Tailor your teaching to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, ensuring everyone thrives and succeeds.
• Inspire and Challenge: Set high expectations that ignite curiosity and motivate students to reach their full potential, fostering a love of learning.
• Drive Exceptional Results: Play a key role in achieving outstanding student progress and outcomes, making a tangible difference in their academic lives.
• Be a Subject Expert: Share your passion and deep knowledge of the curriculum, promoting a love of learning in your students.

What we’re looking for

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Have proven teaching and learning experience
• Have up to date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standard.
• Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills.
• Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education.

Why Work for Us

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts!
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development plus high‑quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing – support you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.

Closing Information

Closing date for the Lead Maths Teacher role will be 20th November. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date stated if we receive a high volume of applications.