SEND Maths Lead
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Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 40.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: 1The Role
Exciting Opportunity: SEND Maths Lead – Dovecote School
Are you a passionate and innovative maths educator looking to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a creative and supportive environment where students are at the heart of everything? If so, Dovecote School wants to hear from you.
Job Title: Maths Lead
Location: Shapwick, Bridgwater
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £33,000.00 - £47,870.00
Why Join Dovecote School?
Dovecote School is an independent SEN school committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and creative learning environment for students with autism, PDA, trauma, ADHD, SELN, ASC and complex needs. We believe every student deserves a tailored approach to learning, and our specialist staff work together to create a safe and engaging space where every child can thrive.
About the Role:
As our Maths Lead, you will:
- Develop and deliver an innovative and engaging maths curriculum for KS3 and KS4, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Support and inspire students with autism, PDA, trauma, and SEMH needs, adapting teaching methods to help them succeed.
- Lead and mentor teaching staff, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Shape the future of maths education within the school by implementing accredited numeracy qualifications and mapping maths across the broader curriculum.
- Champion student progress, using assessment data to personalise learning pathways.
- Engage with the wider community, collaborating with external professionals to enrich students’ learning experiences.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience in special education.
- A passionate leader who believes in making maths accessible and engaging for all learners.
- Someone who can drive curriculum innovation and support a whole-school approach to numeracy.
- A team player who values inclusion, collaboration, and student well-being.
Why Work With Us?
- Small class sizes – enabling a personalised approach to teaching.
- Innovative curriculum – empowering both students and teachers to think outside the box.
- Supportive leadership – dedicated to professional growth and well-being.
- A warm, welcoming community – where your passion and creativity will be valued.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited by the opportunity to lead and inspire in a truly unique school environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and be part of something extraordinary at Dovecote School, where learning is creative, inclusive, and full of possibilities.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Qualified Teacher Status |
Desirable
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Skills
| Leadership | |
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| Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learning |
Desirable
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| Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students |
Desirable
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| Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
Desirable
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| Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team |
Desirable
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| Committed |
Desirable
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| Dedicated |
Desirable
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| Focused |
Desirable
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| Integrity |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Dovecote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Dovecote School is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Dovecote School
Shapwick Manor
21 Station Road
Shapwick
Somerset
TA7 9NJ
Sam Andrews
sandrews@dovecoteschool.c... https://dovecoteschool.co.uk/