Position: Teacher – 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
Are you an experienced Maths teacher ready to take the next step in your career? At Bluebank School, we're looking for a passionate and ambitious Maths Subject Lead to inspire students, support colleagues, and drive excellence across our maths provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of mathematics teaching and learning within our school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will lead the development of an engaging and ambitious maths curriculum, champion high-quality teaching, and help ensure every student achieves their full potential.
As our Maths Subject Lead, you will:
Lead and develop an outstanding maths curriculum across the school.
Inspire a love of mathematics through engaging, creative and inclusive teaching approaches.
Support, mentor and coach colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning.
Model exceptional classroom practice and share effective strategies across the team.
Monitor student progress and use data to drive improvements in attainment and outcomes.
Work collaboratively with senior leaders on whole-school improvement initiatives.
Promote high expectations, curiosity and confidence in maths for every learner.
What You'll Bring
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Strong experience teaching mathematics across key stages.
Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for maths education.
Previous leadership experience, whether as a Subject Lead or through curriculum development responsibilities.
The ability to motivate, influence and support colleagues to achieve the very best outcomes.
Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.
A commitment to raising standards and helping every student succeed.
A full UK driving licence.
If you're an inspiring educator who wants to make a lasting impact on both students and staff, we'd love to hear from you. Join Bluebank School and help shape a maths curriculum that enables every learner to thrive.
Application Guidance
As part of your application, please include a supporting statement addressing the following:
About you – Tell us a little about yourself and explain why you are interested in this position.
Suitability – Referring to the job description, explain why you consider yourself suitable for the post.
Skills & experience – Include relevant skills, experience, and how you would contribute to the role if appointed.
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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Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year