Maths Lead

Ministry of Justice; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Maths Lead in Corbridge, starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will inspire and lead the Maths department, teaching KS2 and KS3, and enhancing the curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to education and a passion for teaching Maths. A supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing is offered.

Benefits

Significant reduction in teaching time

Supportive staff and governors

Balanced approach to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader who will drive improvement of educational standards.
• Committed and proactive individual in curriculum development.
• Outstanding teacher who inspires, motivates, and develops pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department and teach in both KS2 and KS3.
• Evaluate, develop, and enhance the Maths curriculum.
• Inspire and motivate pupils in Maths through outstanding teaching.

Job description

Maths Lead

Overview

The governors, staff and pupils are seeking an exceptional and inspirational professional to lead our Maths department. The successful candidate will be joining a hardworking and committed staff team who work together to create a happy environment for learning. The post holder will be expected to teach Maths in both KS2 and KS3, and evaluate, develop and enhance curriculum. Previous or current experience of doing so would be seen as an advantage.

Details

• Contract type: Permanent to begin in January 2026, or as soon as possible
• Working pattern: 0.7 (FTE) with a possibility of the post becoming full-time
• Advert start date: Friday 10th October 2025
• Advert end date: Monday 20th October 2025
• Salary: M1 - U3 + TLR
• Job category: Schools - Teaching
• Employment location: Corbridge Middle School, Cow Lane, Corbridge, NE45 5HX
• Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon.

Maths Subject Lead

We are seeking:

• an inspirational leader, who will lead by example and drive improvement of educational standards and outcomes in Maths.
• a committed individual who will be proactive and forward-thinking in the development of our Maths curriculum.
• an ambitious professional who is keen to improve/evolve both themselves and their team constantly.
• an outstanding teacher who will inspire, motivate and develop our pupils, and demonstrate a passion for the teaching and learning of Maths.
• a practitioner who has a relational, flexible and adaptable approach to meeting the needs of our pupils both academically and pastorally.

We can offer you:

• a significant reduction in teaching time to undertake leadership duties.
• the opportunity to work with incredible pupils who are eager to learn and who demonstrate outstanding behaviour.
• highly professional, dedicated staff and supportive governors.
• a balanced and supportive approach to staff wellbeing.
• a proven track record in - and full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues.
• supportive parents and local community.
• a popular school in a beautiful location.

Safeguarding

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.

Informal discussions

Informal discussions with the Headteacher, Mrs Hamilton, as well as visits to school, are strongly encouraged. Please contact school to make an appointment by emailing: [e-mail], or, telephoning 01434 632191.

Closing

Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place that afternoon with interviews scheduled for Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Supporting documents

• Maths Lead Job Description.pdf (311.25 KB)
• Maths Lead Person Spec.pdf (106.71 KB)
• Advert Maths Lead.pdf (281.2 KB)
• Corbridge Middle School Application form.docx (505.99 KB)
• CMS Child Protection and Safeguarding 2024-25.pdf (2.06 MB)