Maths Lead

Outcomes First Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to grow

“Your Wellbeing Matters” mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Maths Lead at Glebedale School in Stoke-on-Trent. The role combines curriculum leadership with teaching excellence to make Maths meaningful for pupils with SEMH needs.

You will shape the curriculum, mentor colleagues, and work with senior leaders to raise standards and create engaging learning experiences that build confidence and achievement for vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent required.
• Strong subject knowledge across maths topics (including GCSE/Functional Skills).
• Ability to plan and deliver accredited Maths pathways and GCSE delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engaging Maths curriculum aligned with national standards.
• Deliver inspiring Maths lessons that challenge learners.
• Drive achievement and progress across key stages using data and assessment.
• Support and develop colleagues to maintain high-quality Maths provision.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and SENCo to support pupil success.
• Oversee Maths pathways including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE.

Skills

UK QTS

Maths expertise

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Assessment practice

Behaviour management

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work

Job Title: Maths Lead

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday – Friday | Monday 8am - 4pm & Tuesday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you have the passion and expertise to make Maths meaningful, engaging and accessible for every learner?

At Glebedale School, we’re looking for an inspiring Maths Lead to guide our Mathematics provision and help pupils achieve more than they ever thought possible.

This is more than a teaching role. You’ll shape the curriculum, inspire colleagues and create engaging learning experiences that build confidence, resilience and achievement for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

As a Maths Lead, you’ll combine excellent classroom practice with subject leadership, working alongside senior leaders and colleagues to raise standards, develop new approaches and ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

If you’re an ambitious Maths specialist who loves helping young people overcome barriers and discover their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing an engaging Maths curriculum aligned with national standards
• Delivering inspiring Maths lessons that motivate and challenge learners
• Driving achievement, progress and positive outcomes across all key stages
• Supporting and developing colleagues to ensure consistently high-quality Maths provision
• Using assessment data to identify strengths, gaps and intervention opportunities
• Working closely with senior leaders and the SENCo to support pupil success
• Overseeing accredited Maths pathways including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE
• Contributing to whole-school improvement and promoting a culture of high expectations

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge across number, algebra, geometry, statistics and problem‑solving.
• Ability to plan and deliver accredited Maths pathways (Functional Skills, GCSE, Entry Level).
• Skilled in engaging learners through varied and differentiated teaching methods.
• Understanding of assessment and how to use it to support progress.
• Awareness of statutory requirements for pupils with additional needs.
• Empathy, resilience and the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Confident in analysing data for regulatory and accreditation purposes.
• Degree‑level education and evidence of teaching competence.

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

We provide education to 40 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in July 2025, we were rated "Good".

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.