Class Teacher and Maths Leader - Catshill First School and Nursery

Full-time • Permanent • MPS/UPR + TLR 2a (£3527)

Start date: September 2026

Catshill First School and Nursery is a welcoming, positive and inclusive community where every child is nurtured and challenged to succeed. Our culture is built on strong relationships and a shared belief that every pupil can flourish. We live out our values of kindness, aspiration and self belief in everything we do - and we are looking for a leader who will help us model and strengthen these values every day.

We are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and inspiring Class Teacher with an additional responsibility as Maths Leader to head up our Mathematics provision across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or emerging leader who is passionate about maths, committed to raising standards, and ready to shape the next phase of our curriculum and pedagogy.

Why Our School?

We offer:

• Excellent behaviour - pupils are eager to please, responsive to routines and genuinely enjoy school life.
• Strong foundations for mathematical learning - pupils are ready for challenge, excited by problem solving and at a pivotal stage in building confidence.
• Positive relationships - you get to know pupils well and play a key role in shaping their attitudes to learning before they move to middle school.
• High impact - this phase is where great teaching and leadership make a profound difference.

About Us

Catshill First School and Catshill Middle School are part of the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. The Trust comprises six schools working collaboratively to raise standards and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

As part of the Trust, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development and leadership pathways
• Strong curriculum support and subject networks
• A collaborative culture across all schools
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and growth

Our federation with Catshill Middle School also provides highly effective transition for pupils and rich opportunities for staff collaboration.

About the Role: Maths Leader

As Maths Leader, you will be a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, responsible for leading high quality teaching, learning and assessment in Maths and Numeracy across the school. The role involves:

Strategic Leadership

• Advise SLT on raising standards in Maths and Numeracy across the school.
• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of Maths schemes of work.
• Conduct audits of Numeracy across the curriculum and use findings to drive improvement.
• Set whole school Numeracy priorities and monitor impact.
• Standardise Numeracy terminology and expectations across the school.
• Produce an annual Development Plan for Maths.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and Trust wide collaboration.

Day-to-Day Leadership

• Promote high expectations for Numeracy to staff, pupils and parents.
• Lead Maths and Numeracy meetings and report outcomes to SLT.
• Monitor teaching quality and pupil progress, providing feedback and support.
• Contribute to staff professional development.
• Motivate and support teaching and support staff to deliver excellent outcomes in their classes.

Teaching & Learning

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who models high quality teaching.
• Deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons that inspire pupils.
• Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and modelling best practice.
• Ensure curriculum implementation and assessment are consistent and effective.

Assessment, Tracking & Planning

• Lead the setting, administration and marking of assessments.
• Use data (including online systems and internal tracking) to identify strengths, gaps and next steps.
• Support staff in planning for progression and meeting individual pupil needs.
• Develop materials and strategies to prepare pupils for internal and external assessments.

Communication & Partnerships

• Build strong relationships with partner schools and the wider educational community.
• Ensure parents and pupils are well informed about progress and expectations.
• Contribute to Governors' meetings and lead parent information sessions when required.

Who We Are Looking For

A middle leader who:

• Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Can inspire, challenge and motivate pupils and staff
• Brings positivity, creativity and a willingness to grow
• Has experience in EYFS, KS1 and/or lower KS2
• Is committed to improving outcomes for all learners
• Has an understanding and experience of the importance of strong foundations
• Embodies and promotes our values of kindness, aspiration and self belief

You will join a caring, supportive and forward thinking staff team with a genuine 'can do' attitude to development and change.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Pre employment checks
• An online search for shortlisted candidates (discussed at interview)
• Completion of a self declaration form

How to Apply

If you feel you can make a difference and would like to join us, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mrs Justine Pearson, School Business Manager, on or email Justine Pearson for further details and an application form.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: September 2026