Quick Apply

Maths Lead Teacher

Oak Lodge School, London, N2 0QY

39 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  29 March 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR Outer London
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance and TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Lodge School is seeking a passionate, skilled and forward‑thinking Maths Lead Teacher to champion functional maths and help shape an outstanding curriculum for learners aged 11–19 with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner ready to step into middle leadership in a highly supportive, person‑centred environment.

What We’re Looking For A strong maths specialist who can:

• Demonstrate excellent maths subject knowledge, especially functional and practical numeracy.
• Deliver and develop Entry Level and Functional Skills accreditation pathways.
• Create engaging, real‑world maths learning experiences that promote independence, vocational readiness and confidence.
• A skilled SEND practitioner with:

• Successful teaching experience in a specialist or special school setting.
• Deep understanding of learners with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including communication and sensory profiles.
• Strong ability to adapt the curriculum, use scaffolded teaching and incorporate sensory, visual and therapeutic approaches such as SCERTS and regulation strategies.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and person‑centred planning.

A developing leader who can:

• Take ownership of maths curriculum development across KS3–KS5.
• Coach and mentor colleagues through observation, modelling and constructive feedback.
• Support whole‑school improvement and contribute to high‑quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Collaborate confidently with senior leadership and external partners.

A reflective and committed professional who is:

• Empathetic, patient and dedicated to improving outcomes for young people with SEND.
• Motivational, resilient and able to inspire students and staff alike.
• Organised, communicative, flexible and driven by inclusive values.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Oak Lodge?

• 1 day per week dedicated leadership time to develop your specialist area.
• A dedicated HLTA working alongside you with form tutor and pastoral responsibilities.
• Strong leadership support from Assistant Headteachers and the Deputy Headteacher.
• Excellent SEND‑focused professional development and career progression through Barnet Special Education Trust.
• A therapeutic, person‑centred environment with small classes and high staff ratios.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate Information Pack Maths Lead OLS.pdf - 306 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Lodge School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Lodge School website
• Email address: vacancies@bsentrust.org
• Phone number: 02084446711
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-lodge-school

Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

Arranging a visit to Oak Lodge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@bsentrust.org.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London