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At OFG, we work smarter, so you can spend more time doing the things you love Role: Subject Lead - Math & Science Location: Armley Grange School, Leeds, LS12 3QH Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 08.30am - 4.30pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: January 2026 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Are you an exceptional educator with a passion for making Maths and Science exciting, relevant, and accessible for every learner? Do you thrive on developing others, shaping curriculum, and seeing your subject come alive in creative and meaningful ways? Armley Grange School is looking for an exceptional Subject Lead for Maths & Science — a dynamic and creative educator who can spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and shape a curriculum that empowers every learner to achieve their full potential. About the Role As our Subject Lead for Maths & Science, you’ll bring both subjects to life across the school — making learning meaningful, engaging, and accessible for every pupil. You’ll play a key leadership role in developing and delivering high-impact, creative teaching that connects theory to real-world experiences. Through your subject knowledge and enthusiasm, you’ll help shape the direction of Maths and Science and support colleagues to deliver excellence every day. You’ll have the opportunity to: • Lead, plan, and deliver an inspiring Maths and Science curriculum tailored to meet a diverse range of abilities and learning needs, • Embed trauma-informed and relational approaches that promote engagement, confidence, and resilience, • Use assessment and data effectively to track progress, inform planning, and celebrate achievement, • Mentor, coach, and collaborate with colleagues to support professional growth and consistency, • Champion creativity and cross-curricular learning, making STEM subjects relevant and exciting, • Model outstanding classroom practice, demonstrating passion, innovation, and inclusivity, • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and curriculum innovation Who we are looking for We’re seeking a teacher who is: • A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong background in both Maths and Science, • Experienced in supporting pupils with Autism or additional learning needs, • Confident in leading curriculum development, assessment, and subject improvement, • Skilled at motivating and mentoring others, building a culture of positivity and collaboration, • Passionate about inclusive, creative teaching that brings learning to life, • Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth Along with your application, please include a short supporting statement that: • Introduces you and explains why you’re interested in this role, • Demonstrates your knowledge and experience in relation to the job description and person specification, • Highlights your key skills, strengths, and achievements Armley Grange is a new specialist school for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. A specialist school equipped with the latest technology, sensory provision and specialist teaching spaces with the needs of the pupils in mind. Armley Grange is a day school that caters for pupils from 5 years to 19 years old. A specialist curriculum will be provided blending specialist teaching around communication, sensory and behaviour approaches with aiming for each pupil to achieve their goals and aspirations and to reach their potential, equipping them to make their way in the world. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.