Position: Teacher – Maths Lead
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Bluebank School is seeking a dynamic Maths Subject Lead to drive excellence across our maths curriculum and support outstanding teaching and learning throughout the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and wider leadership team, you will champion high standards, innovation, and engagement in mathematics.
In this key role, you will lead curriculum planning, mentor colleagues, and model best practice in teaching, ensuring that students are challenged, inspired, and achieve their full potential in maths. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to make a significant impact on both pupils and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the maths curriculum across all key stages
Support, mentor, and coach colleagues to improve teaching and learning in maths
Model outstanding classroom practice and innovative teaching approaches
Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, implementing strategies to maximise outcomes
Promote engagement, curiosity, and a love of maths among all students
Collaborate with senior leaders on school-wide improvement initiatives
About You:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching maths across key stages
Strong subject knowledge and passion for mathematics
Leadership experience, ideally as a subject lead or in curriculum development
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Committed to raising standards, inspiring pupils, and supporting colleagues
Full UK Driving Licence
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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£48000.00 - £48000.00 per year