Math Lead

Maths Lead – Oak Bridge School (Opening September 2026)

Location: Near Croydon

Start Date: September 2026

A fabulous opportunity to be part of shaping a brand-new school.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Maths teacher to join us as we open our new school - Oak Bridge School, opening to students in September 2026.

Part of the Spaghetti Bridge Group, Oak Bridge will support students who experience barriers to learning through our unique three-stage curriculum, designed to develop 21st century skills and a lifelong love of learning. Our schools provide creative, relational environments where every child is supported to overcome barriers and achieve meaningful success.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new team and help build something from the ground up – shaping the culture and creating an environment where young people can truly thrive.

About the school

Oak Bridge School is set within the beautiful surroundings of Lloyd Park, just outside of Croydon. This is an extensive campus currently being refurbished in line with our Beautiful Schools philosophy. The design reflects our belief that inspiring, carefully considered environments enable rich, varied learning experiences and wellbeing for all.

About the role

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Maths Lead who is open to developing a modern approach to teaching pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and passionate Mathematics practitioner who is committed to developing numeracy and mathematical confidence within a progressive and innovative curriculum.

The Maths Lead will primarily teach students within the third phase of our curriculum, Community Ready, including those following accredited pathways. The successful candidate will therefore need to be confident delivering Mathematics up to GCSE level as a minimum.

Alongside teaching, the Maths Lead will have oversight of the Maths curriculum across the whole school, developing subject-specific plans and resources and supporting the quality assurance of teaching and learning.

A key part of the role will involve supporting colleagues to deliver Maths through our project-based curriculum, Enterprise Learning, helping to embed numeracy across a range of learning experiences.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including cross-group collaboration and the chance to contribute to our research-focused work. You will also play an important part in establishing the Spaghetti Bridge curriculum within our brand-new school.

Who we're looking for

You will bring:

• Experience working within a SEND, SEMH or ASC setting.

• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

• High aspirations for every young person, with a strong belief in their potential to succeed.

• A creative and curious approach to teaching and learning.

• A professional, reflective and process-driven approach to your work.

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and an understanding of effective curriculum delivery.

  
  

Why join Spaghetti Bridge?

We are a forward-thinking group of independent special schools united by a shared belief: education should be relational, creative, and bold enough to change lives.

You’ll be supported with a comprehensive induction programme, As part of a growing network, you’ll have access to exceptional professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded leaders shaping the future of specialist education.

Spaghetti Bridge also offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme to employees in eligible roles.

We encourage early applications and may appoint prior to the closing date.

For more information, please view our website: https://oakbridgeschool.co.uk/ or contact our onboarding team via recruitment@spbridge.co.uk for more information.

Please note that early application is encouraged as we may opt to appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service. 

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.