Maths Lead
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Papworth Everard |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 301364FAJ |
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Position: Maths Lead
Location: Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard CB23 3RD
Salary: £44,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Maths Lead to provide strategic and practical leadership for Mathematics across Papworth Hall School. This is your chance to drive high standards, raise achievement, and shape a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and responsive to the needs of our learners.
Working closely with senior leaders and fellow subject leads, you will:
Lead and oversee all aspects of Mathematics teaching, acting as the subject lead and specialist point of contact
Monitor pupil progress and implement effective interventions to raise attainment and achievement
Promote high academic standards and ambition across the school
Develop, implement, and review curriculum schemes of work, resources, and teaching strategies
Contribute subject-specific insight to school reviews and evaluations, supporting the School Development Plan
Establish, implement, and review short- and long-term subject action plans aligned to whole-school priorities
This role is ideal for a Maths specialist with a passion for curriculum leadership, improving outcomes, and inspiring both pupils and colleagues.
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree in Mathematics or a relevant subject
Experienced in teaching Mathematics across multiple key stages
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Ambitious, innovative, and committed to raising standards
If you’re ready to take ownership of Maths curriculum leadership, make a tangible impact on pupils’ learning, and join a school that values wellbeing and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Papworth Hall School is a specialist school in the picturesque village of Papworth, Cambridgeshire, for autistic children and young people aged 5–16 with complex communication, learning, and emotional needs. Set in a beautifully transformed Grade II listed building, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils follow a personalised, autism-specific curriculum. Learning focuses on communication, social, emotional, and life skills, helping pupils access the wider world safely and confidently. Pupils are supported to become safe, understanding, kind, happy, ambitious, and successful. Through academic, vocational, cultural, and outdoor learning opportunities, they develop independence and confidence. The school aims to prepare every pupil for life in the community and help them achieve their full potential.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Position: Maths Lead
Location: Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard CB23 3RD
Salary: £44,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Maths Lead to provide strategic and practical leadership for Mathematics across Papworth Hall School. This is your chance to drive high standards, raise achievement, and shape a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and responsive to the needs of our learners.
Working closely with senior leaders and fellow subject leads, you will:
Lead and oversee all aspects of Mathematics teaching, acting as the subject lead and specialist point of contact
Monitor pupil progress and implement effective interventions to raise attainment and achievement
Promote high academic standards and ambition across the school
Develop, implement, and review curriculum schemes of work, resources, and teaching strategies
Contribute subject-specific insight to school reviews and evaluations, supporting the School Development Plan
Establish, implement, and review short- and long-term subject action plans aligned to whole-school priorities
This role is ideal for a Maths specialist with a passion for curriculum leadership, improving outcomes, and inspiring both pupils and colleagues.
About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree in Mathematics or a relevant subject
Experienced in teaching Mathematics across multiple key stages
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Ambitious, innovative, and committed to raising standards
If you’re ready to take ownership of Maths curriculum leadership, make a tangible impact on pupils’ learning, and join a school that values wellbeing and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Papworth Hall School is a specialist school in the picturesque village of Papworth, Cambridgeshire, for autistic children and young people aged 5–16 with complex communication, learning, and emotional needs. Set in a beautifully transformed Grade II listed building, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils follow a personalised, autism-specific curriculum. Learning focuses on communication, social, emotional, and life skills, helping pupils access the wider world safely and confidently. Pupils are supported to become safe, understanding, kind, happy, ambitious, and successful. Through academic, vocational, cultural, and outdoor learning opportunities, they develop independence and confidence. The school aims to prepare every pupil for life in the community and help them achieve their full potential.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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