Maths Lead

We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Maths Lead to join Bluebank School and transform the way our students experience, understand and engage with mathematics. This is more than leading a subject, it's your opportunity to shape the curriculum, inspire colleagues and unlock potential. You'll champion high-quality maths teaching across the school, creating learning that is purposeful, engaging and accessible for every student. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and wider leadership team, you'll play a key role in developing an ambitious maths curriculum that reflects the individual needs of our learners and equips them with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to succeed. If you're ready to lead with ambition, inspire others and make Maths matter, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing:

• Lead the vision for Maths across the school, shaping an ambitious, engaging and accessible curriculum that inspires every learner.
• Ignite confidence and curiosity in students, helping them see Maths as a subject they can enjoy, understand and succeed in.
• Champion excellent teaching, modelling innovative and effective approaches that bring learning to life.
• Coach, support and inspire colleagues, sharing best practice and helping teaching staff continually strengthen their Maths provision.
• Use assessment and pupil progress data to drive improvement, identifying priorities and turning insight into meaningful action.
• Work alongside senior leaders to raise standards, strengthen consistency and create a culture of high expectations.
• Champion the power of Maths across the school, helping every learner recognise their strengths, build confidence and believe in what they can achieve.
  
  QTS and strong experience teaching mathematics up to key 4 stages.
• Excellent subject knowledge and enthusiasm for making maths meaningful and engaging.
• Experience of leading a subject, developing curriculum or taking on wider leadership responsibilities.
• The confidence to influence, inspire and develop others.
• A creative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.
• Driving licence required
  
  Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, providing specialist education for pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex learning needs. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
With small class sizes, personalised learning programmes and a highly supportive approach, we help pupils develop the academic, social and life skills they need to succeed. Our tailored curriculum combines National Curriculum learning with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, resilience, communication and independence. At Bluebank School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We celebrate individuality, build confidence and empower pupils to overcome challenges, recognise their strengths and achieve meaningful success. Guided by our ethos that everybody is somebody, we work together to ensure every young person feels respected, included and ready for their future. 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.

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