Maths Lead

Outcomes First Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits

Health discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Outcomes First Group seeks a Maths Lead for Bluebank School in Derbyshire. This role shapes the maths curriculum, influences teaching across the school and inspires students and staff to achieve more in mathematics.

Working with the leadership team, you will develop a purposeful, engaging curriculum responsive to learners’ needs, and drive improvement through assessment and collaboration.

Qualifications

• QTS and strong experience teaching mathematics up to key 4 stages.
• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for making maths meaningful and engaging.
• Experience of leading a subject, developing curriculum or taking on wider leadership responsibilities.
• The confidence to influence, inspire and develop others.
• A creative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision for maths across the school, developing a curriculum that is ambitious, engaging and accessible.
• Inspire students to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of mathematics.
• Model excellent teaching and share creative, effective approaches with colleagues.
• Coach and support teachers and teaching staff to strengthen maths teaching and learning.
• Use assessment and pupil progress information to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• Work with senior leaders to raise standards and ensure consistently high expectations.
• Champion mathematics across the school and help every learner recognise their potential.

Skills

Teaching Mathematics

Curriculum leadership

Coaching teachers

Assessment and data use

Communication

Leadership influence

Driving licence

Education

QTS

Experience leading a subject

Job description

Full Job Description

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Position: Maths Lead

Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring Maths Subject Lead to join Bluebank School and make a real difference to how our students experience, understand and engage with mathematics.

This is more than a subject leadership role. It’s an opportunity to shape our maths curriculum, influence teaching across the school and inspire both students and colleagues to see what’s possible.

Working alongside the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and wider leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a purposeful, engaging and ambitious maths curriculum that responds to the individual needs of our learners.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the vision for maths across the school, developing a curriculum that is ambitious, engaging and accessible.
• Inspire students to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of mathematics.
• Model excellent teaching and share creative, effective approaches with colleagues.
• Coach and support teachers and teaching staff to strengthen maths teaching and learning.
• Use assessment and pupil progress information to identify priorities and drive improvement.
• Work with senior leaders to raise standards and ensure consistently high expectations.
• Champion mathematics across the school and help every learner recognise their potential.

What You'll Bring

• QTS and strong experience teaching mathematics up to key 4 stages.
• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for making maths meaningful and engaging.
• Experience of leading a subject, developing curriculum or taking on wider leadership responsibilities.
• The confidence to influence, inspire and develop others.
• A creative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.
• Driving licence required

About Bluebank School

Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Small classes and personalised programmes help pupils develop academic, social, and life skills. Our inclusive approach empowers young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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