Lead Teacher of Mathematics

Denewood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 4ES

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 37,101.00 - 45,352.00

Lead Teacher of Mathematics job summary

The role in a nutshell

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mathematics Lead to provide strategic leadership for mathematics across both phases of the academy. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for mathematical progression, ensuring a coherent, ambitious, and inclusive curriculum that develops fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving from early number through to GCSE. 

They will demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy, model high-quality classroom practice, and support colleagues through coaching and professional development. The Mathematics Lead will use assessment and data intelligently to monitor standards, address gaps, and raise attainment, while promoting confidence, enjoyment, and high aspirations in mathematics for all pupils. Strong leadership, collaboration, and the ability to inspire both staff and learners are essential.

The candidate

• Be an experienced and enthusiastic Mathematics specialist with strong subject knowledge across number, algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem‑solving
• Have a clear vision for mathematical progression from early number through to GCSE, ensuring coherence and challenge across phases
• Demonstrate high‑quality classroom practice that develops fluency, reasoning, and problem‑solving, and be able to model this effectively for others
• Be skilled in adapting mathematics teaching to meet the needs of pupils with disrupted education, SEND, SEMH needs, and very low prior attainment
• Show a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and high expectations for all learners, particularly the most vulnerable
• Use assessment and data effectively to identify gaps, inform teaching, and raise attainment
• Have experience of leading, coaching, or supporting colleagues to improve mathematics teaching and learning
• Be a collaborative and motivating leader with strong communication and organisational skills
• Be committed to building pupils’ confidence, resilience, and enjoyment in mathematics
• Have a reflective, solution‑focused approach and the ability to inspire both staff and pupils

We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged. 

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.

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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 Denewood Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 16
• School size: 110 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Denewood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/denewood-academy

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