Class Teacher and Core Subject Leader

Wiltshire Career Site; Calne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Leadership development

Dedicated leadership time

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Priestley Primary School in England is seeking an experienced, ambitious teacher to lead Maths across the school, driving improvements in teaching and learning. You will set high expectations, model best practice and support colleagues to raise attainment in mathematics across all year groups.

This role requires a passionate advocate for inclusive education, capable of sustaining change and delivering high‑quality maths provision.

Qualifications

• Qualified primary teacher with significant experience.
• Experience leading maths curriculum and school improvement.
• Strong pedagogy for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Develop Maths teaching across the school.
• Raise attainment and monitor pupil progress.
• Support and develop colleagues' practice.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team on priorities.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and professional conduct.
• Lead on curriculum development and school improvement.

Skills

Maths leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

School improvement

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS) – Primary

Job description

Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scales - M4-U1

Hours of work: Full time

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Priestley Primary School is named after Joseph Priestley - philosopher and teacher - who discovered oxygen and believed that education was the key to shaping the futures of both people and the world. Following this belief, we are committed to academic standards to ensure children have better life chances, whilst understanding that it is vitally important not to lose sight of the child as an individual. We aim to help families develop communicative, competent, confident young people who are more than ready for the next challenge in their educational journey, so we foster social learning and develop children’s interests by providing opportunities and experiences.

All about the role:

We would like an experienced, dynamic and ambitious teacher to join our team and lead the core subject of Maths, across the school.

If you see yourself as someone who is an exciting, motivated and inspirational leader who can help drive school improvement and take on responsibility for teaching and learning in Maths, across the school - this could be for you.

Key Responsibilities in addition to those of a class teacher:

• Develop Maths teaching across the school
• Raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement
• Support and develop the teaching practice of colleagues
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum impact and pupil progress
• Contribute to whole school strategic planning and improvement
• Model outstanding classroom practice and professional conduct
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team to drive school priorities and initiatives.

About You:

• A qualified primary teacher with significant experience
• A passion for raising standards for all pupils, through the effective pedagogy of inclusive education
• Demonstrable experience of raising school standards and leading curriculum development
• Suitably skilled and resilient to drive school improvement and managing sustainable change.

What We Offer You:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment which is committed to staff wellbeing
• Dedication to professional and leadership development: benefitting your career progression
• Dedicated leadership time in which to undertake, and develop, your leadership role
• An exciting place to work with a passionate and professional staff team which is committed to our mission of enhancing children’s futures.

Join Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, rapidly developing school community where your dedication and leadership can really have a positive impact. Come and visit us- meet our inspiring pupils and dedicated staff and see it all in action.

Closing date (and time): 5th October 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026

Commencement date: 4th January 2027 (Term 3)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.