Primary Maths Lead and Class Teacher in Somerset

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Primary Maths Lead to join our Primary Leadership Team while also delivering high-quality teaching as a class teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the quality of mathematics across the Primary Phase, while contributing to whole-school improvement and maintaining a strong classroom presence.

Full-time, Permanent Salary: Qualified Teacher Pay Scale plus TLR2B Required from: September 2026

The successful candidate will take strategic and operational responsibility for mathematics across EYFS to Year 6. You will lead the development of a coherent and ambitious maths curriculum, ensuring progression, consistency, and high expectations in every classroom. You will work closely with colleagues to support planning, teaching, and assessment in mathematics, helping to secure strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy across the team. You will use assessment information to identify strengths and areas for development, supporting staff to adapt teaching and close gaps so that all pupils achieve well. A key part of the role will be working to improve outcomes for all learners, including disadvantaged pupils, through targeted support, coaching, and curriculum refinement.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will be an excellent classroom practitioner, modelling high-quality teaching and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive. As part of the wider Primary Leadership Team, you will contribute to wider school improvement, supporting colleagues, promoting high expectations, and ensuring that our vision, "Every Child Achieves" is realised in practice.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong track record of effective classroom practice in the primary phase.
• A passion for mathematics and secure subject knowledge, with the ability to lead and inspire others.
• Experience, or clear potential, to lead a subject and drive improvement across a school.
• Strong understanding of the primary mathematics curriculum and effective teaching approaches.
• The ability to use assessment effectively to inform teaching, identify gaps, and raise pupil outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support, challenge, and develop colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and ensuring that every child succeeds in mathematics and beyond.
• Effective communication skills to build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners.

Why Join Us?

At Bridgwater College Academy, you will become part of a committed, supportive, and ambitious leadership team within a values driven Trust that puts pupils first. We are collaborative and inclusive, with a strong sense of purpose and a shared determination to raise aspirations for all. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the Primary Phase, while contributing to the wider success of our all-through academy. You will be joining at an exciting stage in our journey, as we continue to build on our strong foundations and look ahead to the future with confidence and ambition.

Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact us to arrange.

Closing date: Thursday 7th May 2026, at 11:59pm. Interview date: Tuesday 19th May 2026.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.