Class Teacher & Maths Lead

Winyates Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RF

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) MPS & TLR2b

Class Teacher & Maths Lead job summary

POST TITLE: Maths Lead & Class Teacher

Grade / Hours: MPS + TLR 2b, full time

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of School

Start date Summer Term 2027

You matter to us.

Following the exciting promotion of one of our colleagues, we have a fantastic opportunity to join Spirit Federation - a vibrant, forward-thinking family of four schools at the heart of their communities: Paston Ridings, St John’s, Winyates and Barnack.

At Spirit, we believe that great schools are built on great people. With a strong sense of teamwork, both within and across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to flourish, belong and make a difference every day.

Whether you are an experienced subject leader or an excellent classroom practitioner ready to take the next step into leadership, we would love to hear from you.

You won't be doing this alone. Collaboration, shared planning, coaching and professional development are at the heart of how we work across our federation.
Whether you are an experienced subject leader or not, we’re excited to hear from you.

Why join us?

🌟 A place to belong
An incredibly happy, supportive working environment with an exceptional ethos of care for pupils, staff and families.
🌟 Your growth matters
We will support you to develop your confidence, expertise and impact as both a teacher and subject leader. With supportive senior leaders, opportunities to work collaboratively across our four schools, and access to high-quality professional development and coaching, you'll have the encouragement and guidance to flourish in your leadership role.

We work closely with the Cambridge Maths Hub and are committed to developing expertise in teaching for mastery. Whether you're interested in becoming a Primary Mastery Specialist or are already a Mastery Specialist working with a Maths Hub, we'll actively support your professional development, including an application to the programme or opportunities to continue and extend your existing work.
🌟 Make your mark
As Maths Lead, you'll have the opportunity to shape and develop the teaching of mathematics, working alongside colleagues to strengthen mathematical understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. You'll play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching, sharing effective practice and helping every child develop confidence and success in mathematics.
🌟 A thriving community
Our dream is to create opportunities for children and staff to think big, aim high and recognise their potential - knowing anything is possible. If you are someone who can make great things happen, we’d love to welcome you.

We are the right school and federation for you if:

• You are an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.

• You have strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for developing mathematics across the school.

• You enjoy working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues to develop their practice.

• You are ambitious, reflective and keen to develop your leadership skills.

• You are committed to ensuring that every child, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to succeed.

What we offer

• A caring, supportive and joyful working environment.

• A leadership team who are hands-on, present and invested in your success.

• A supportive induction into both your teaching and subject leadership responsibilities.

• Teaching teams across four schools who work collaboratively, sharing expertise and effective practice.

• Exceptional professional development, coaching and mentoring.

• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and contribute to curriculum development within our ambitious federation.

• Support to pursue or continue the NCETM Primary Mastery Specialist programme and opportunities to work with the Cambridge Maths Hub.

What our staff say

“I’ve felt incredibly supported in developing my career across the Spirit Federation. I feel valued, well looked after, and proud to be part of something truly meaningful.” — Spirit Teacher

Ready to grow with us?

If you're ready to inspire children, support colleagues and take the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a federation where your expertise, ideas and ambition are valued, and where you'll be supported to make a real difference.

Please visit our website to find out more and apply.

Spirit Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

The closing date for the application: 12 noon, Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interview Date: Week beginning 30th November 2026

Start Date: Summer Term 2027

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Winyates Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 175 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Winyates Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/winyates-primary-school

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