Maths Lead- Classroom Teacher

Grestone Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1ND

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2B

Maths Lead- Classroom Teacher job summary

Maths Lead

Location: Grestone Academy
Salary: MPS/UPR + TLR 2B
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Reports to: SLT Link

Maths Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious teacher to lead Maths across a successful and forward-thinking primary school.

Grestone Academy is seeking a passionate Maths Lead who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and driving strong outcomes for all pupils. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a key subject area while contributing to the wider success of the school.

Why join Grestone Academy?

Grestone Academy is a vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Handsworth Wood community. We are proud to be a ‘Good’ school with strong outcomes, where children enjoy learning, achieve well, and are supported to thrive.

Our work is underpinned by our core values of Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), which shape both our culture and our expectations.

We have a clear and ambitious vision for the future, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to build on our success.

The role

As Maths Lead, you will drive excellence in mathematics across the school while continuing to deliver high-quality teaching in your own classroom.

Maths leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of a clear, ambitious Maths curriculum

• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement in Maths across all year groups

• Support and develop colleagues to deliver consistently strong Maths teaching

• Monitor pupil progress and use data to inform improvement strategies

• Promote a love of Maths and a positive, confident learning culture

Classroom teaching

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and inspire all learners

• Ensure all pupils make strong progress through effective teaching and assessment

• Create an inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed

Whole school contribution

• Contribute to the wider life and ongoing development of the school

• Support school priorities and continuous improvement

• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a teacher who is ready to take the next step into leadership and make a meaningful impact.

You will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner with a track record of securing good or better outcomes

• Have a passion for Maths and a clear understanding of effective teaching in the subject

• Be confident supporting and developing colleagues

• Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion

• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and motivated to contribute to school improvement

What we offer

At Grestone Academy and Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive.

• A supportive environment

• A committed and collaborative staff team

• Enthusiastic, polite, and hardworking pupils

• A positive culture with high expectations and strong behaviour

• Professional development

• Excellent CPD opportunities and clear pathways for career progression

• Strong support for subject leadership development

• A structured and supportive induction for new staff and ECTs

Wellbeing & benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous pension scheme

• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Eye care contributions

• Health initiatives including flu vaccinations

Come and visit us

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can experience our community first-hand.

Available visit times:

• Friday 24th April - 2:30pm

• Monday 27th April - 9:00am

• Wednesday 29th April - 4:00pm

To arrange a visit, please contact: HR@hamsteadhall.com

Apply now

If you are an ambitious teacher ready to lead Maths and play a key role in our continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding statement

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including online checks.

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

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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 Grestone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grestone Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grestone-academy

Grestone Academy is a medium-sized primary school in the heart of Handsworth Wood. Established in 2013, Grestone Academy sets out its values through, PRIDE – Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Diversity Excellence ‘to ensure our children enjoy school, love learning and achieve so they can contribute to and access all that Modern Britain offers’

We are really proud of the progress Grestone Academy has already made in becoming a dynamic primary school where all play their part in supporting the children to shine.
The Academy is already well established on it’s journey of development and has a clear and concise vision of where it is heading in order to become the very best it can be. We believe this is a really exciting opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified teaching staff to join Grestone Academy at a key point in our journey.

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