Maths & Science Curriculum Lead

Outcomes First Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Brookthorpe Hall School, part of Outcomes First Schools, is seeking a Maths & Science Curriculum Lead to drive curriculum development, enhance teaching and learning, and raise outcomes across our education provision. You will work with teachers and leaders to champion high-quality teaching and ensure Maths and Science are ambitious, inclusive and engaging.

This hands-on leadership role involves coaching colleagues, using data to identify improvements and safeguarding commitments, within a school

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong subject knowledge in Maths and/or Science.
• Experience leading curriculum development, teaching and learning, or subject improvement initiatives.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Maths and Science curriculum.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging, effective and inclusive lessons.
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Conduct quality assurance activities including observations and work scrutiny.
• Use progress data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to strengthen classroom practice.
• Develop curriculum resources that boost engagement and achievement.
• Promote inclusive approaches to help all students access learning.

Skills

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Maths/Science subject knowledge

Curriculum leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

As our Maths & Science Curriculum Lead, you'll play a key role in leading curriculum development, improving teaching and learning, and driving positive outcomes across our education provision. Working closely with teachers and leaders, you'll champion high-quality teaching, support staff development, and ensure Maths and Science learning is ambitious, accessible and engaging for all students. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence practice, inspire colleagues and make a lasting difference to students' educational journeys. What you'll be doing:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of the Maths and Science curriculum.
• Supporting teachers to deliver engaging, effective and inclusive lessons.
• Driving high standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Conducting quality assurance activities including lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny.
• Using student progress, assessment and teaching evidence to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to strengthen classroom practice.
• Developing curriculum resources that support student engagement and achievement.
• Promoting innovative and inclusive approaches that help all students access learning successfully.
• Working collaboratively with wider education and support teams to enhance outcomes and wellbeing.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has strong subject knowledge in Maths and/or Science.
• Has experience of leading curriculum development, teaching and learning, or subject improvement initiatives.
• Can inspire and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Uses evidence and data effectively to improve outcomes.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates confidently with staff and students.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high educational standards.
• Brings energy, creativity and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
• At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
• We place students 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 students 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