SEN Maths/ Science Teacher
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £44,310 per annum, depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Burgess Hill, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300186FAJ |
Summary
Job title: SEN Maths / Science Teacher
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HZ
Salary: Up to £44,310 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Hambrook School is looking for a passionate and committed SEN Maths / Science Teacher to join our close-knit team. You will deliver high-quality, personalised education for students, helping them achieve their potential academically, socially, and personally.
About the role
You will work with small groups and individual students, enabling you to build strong, meaningful relationships and truly understand their learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Your lessons will be creative, engaging, and adaptive, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while feeling supported and valued.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and teach individual or small group lessons aligned with the school curriculum
Monitor, assess, record, and report on student progress consistently
Contribute to initiatives from the School Development Plan
Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students
Develop and implement personalised learning programmes that support individual progress
Coordinate the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of designated subjects
Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and other individualised plans
Organise classrooms, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating, safe, and effective learning environment
Ensure student safety on-site and off-site, following risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
Brief and support Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and care staff to deliver effective lessons and resources
Manage and support challenging behaviour, promoting self-regulation and independence
Be an active, committed member of the school community
What we are looking for:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
Genuine passion for teaching and learning and unlocking pupil potential
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
Leads with warmth, creativity, and high expectations
Thrives in a collaborative, supportive team that celebrates achievements big and small
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real impact on SEN students’ learning and personal development.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HZ
Salary: Up to £44,310 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Hambrook School is looking for a passionate and committed SEN Maths / Science Teacher to join our close-knit team. You will deliver high-quality, personalised education for students, helping them achieve their potential academically, socially, and personally.
About the role
You will work with small groups and individual students, enabling you to build strong, meaningful relationships and truly understand their learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Your lessons will be creative, engaging, and adaptive, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while feeling supported and valued.
Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and teach individual or small group lessons aligned with the school curriculum
Monitor, assess, record, and report on student progress consistently
Contribute to initiatives from the School Development Plan
Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students
Develop and implement personalised learning programmes that support individual progress
Coordinate the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of designated subjects
Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and other individualised plans
Organise classrooms, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating, safe, and effective learning environment
Ensure student safety on-site and off-site, following risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
Brief and support Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and care staff to deliver effective lessons and resources
Manage and support challenging behaviour, promoting self-regulation and independence
Be an active, committed member of the school community
What we are looking for:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
Genuine passion for teaching and learning and unlocking pupil potential
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues
Leads with warmth, creativity, and high expectations
Thrives in a collaborative, supportive team that celebrates achievements big and small
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real impact on SEN students’ learning and personal development.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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