A forward-thinking Independent School in Birmingham is recruiting a classroom-leader: a skilled Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead to join the KS2 team on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. This senior classroom role blends outstanding teaching as a Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead with strategic responsibility for numeracy development across the school. The successful Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead will begin collaborative planning and handover before January 2026, attend a leadership induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as the Full-Time Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead. Role & impact — Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead: as the Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead you will deliver high-challenge mathematics and broader Year 5 curriculum learning; design a coherent maths progression; lead moderation, coaching and CPD for staff; model lessons and mentor colleagues. The Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead will run maths clubs, lead enrichment projects and use assessment data to raise standards. This Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead will be central to whole-school improvement from January 2026 and will be expected to shape numeracy strategy from January 2026. What we offer the Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead: a collaborative leadership team, time for curriculum development, TLR/time allowance where applicable, and access to high-quality resources. The Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead will receive leadership coaching beginning in January 2026 and will be supported to make rapid impact as a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead. Candidate profile — Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead: QTS, strong KS2 track record, demonstrable impact in maths outcomes, experience of leading colleagues, and excellent communication. The Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead must be ready to start pre-term planning and leadership briefings before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and commence teaching and leadership duties from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead. Applications & practicalities: the Full-Time Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead post begins January 2026 ; induction and leadership handover will take place in January 2026 so the appointee is classroom-ready from January 2026. This Independent School is committed to career development for the Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead and offers a supportive professional environment. To be considered for this Year 5 Teacher / Maths Lead position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.