SEN Maths Teacher.

Small classes • relational culture • equine & outdoor learning • high support, high structure New Direction is a small, family-run independent special school for young people aged 11–16. Many of our pupils are autistic and/or have ADHD alongside SEMH needs. They often arrive with high anxiety and low self-esteem — so relationships, safety and calm consistency sit at the heart of everything we do. We balance core learning with practical, vocational and life-skills experiences — including our much-loved Equine Yard (home to around 40 horses) which plays a powerful role in supporting regulation, confidence and engagement. You don’t need equine experience, but you do need to be open to learning in a setting where education happens both indoors and outdoors. Key information · Salary: £36,000–£40,000 (depending on experience/qualifications) · Start date: ASAP · We welcome applications from QTS/QTLS teachers, Non-QTS teachers, and HLTAs with teaching experience · Free on-site parking The role We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and adaptable SEN Maths Teacher who can help pupils thrive academically and personally. You’ll teach across more than one year group (and potentially more than one subject), aligned to your strengths and experience. At New Direction, teaching is high-support and high-structure: · Small classes (max 7) and strong teamwork with TAs/behaviour support · Short, purposeful lessons (30 minutes) with regular breaks to help pupils sustain success · A relational, restorative approach: we believe behaviour is communication · A consistent teaching model (Direct Instruction) with instructional coaching CPD (StepLab) What you’ll do (high impact, in a small school) · Plan and deliver well-sequenced, engaging lessons that are adapted to individual needs · Build strong, trusting relationships and promote wellbeing through restorative practice · Work closely with support staff to help pupils regulate and re-engage (using trauma-informed strategies)