BBO Maths Hub Opportunities

Are you passionate about transforming maths education? The Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme offers dedicated maths teachers the chance to develop their practice, enhance student outcomes, and lead mastery teaching in their schools. This two-year programme focuses on embedding mastery approaches within your department, working alongside your subject leader.

Year One includes 7.5 days of professional development: 5.5 days of central training and 2 days of in-school and hub-based development. In Year Two, you'll undertake the Professional Development Lead Programme to support and develop others effectively.

Applications close on Sunday, 8 June 2025.

Mastering Number at Reception + KS1: Applications Open for 2025-2026

Mastering Number aims to secure firm foundations in number sense for children from Reception to Year 2. Schools are expected to provide a daily 10-15 minute teaching session in addition to normal maths lessons. Lead Teachers will contribute to an online community for sharing practices and reflections.

Why Join?

Equip pupils with deep number sense and fluency in calculation.
Gain expert training and high-quality teaching resources.
Collaborate with fellow educators and share best practices.
Learn to use manipulatives to strengthen mathematical understanding.

Who Can Take Part? Three teachers per school (one from Reception, Year 1, and Year 2) can join as Lead Teachers. Subject leaders and headteachers will also receive support. This programme is free and fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme. Schools may receive physical rekenreks prior to the start of the programme, subject to availability from the DfE.

Secondary Non-Specialist Teachers: Exciting New Opportunity for 2025-2026

Our hub is part of an EEF trial for 2025/26 to support non-specialist teachers in developing the specialist knowledge required for teaching maths. This programme, equivalent to six days, is designed for non-specialist teachers in state-funded schools in England.

Who Can Take Part?

Teachers currently teaching some mathematics or committed to doing so within the next year.
Teachers who have not undertaken Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in mathematics.

Schools can enrol two teachers, with at least one teaching a Year 8 class. Schools will be randomly allocated to a control or intervention group. The intervention group will receive the SKTM Programme and £500 after completing evaluation activities. The control group will receive £1,000 upon completion of evaluation activities and will be placed on a waiting list for the programme in 2026/27.

Applications close on 30 June 2025

Primary Teaching for Mastery – Introductory Work Groups

The Maths Hub invites schools to begin their Teaching for Mastery journey with Introductory Work Groups. This programme aims to develop a collaborative learning culture, enhance professional development, and improve pupil outcomes in maths. Headteacher involvement is crucial for effective implementation.

Each school will nominate a maths lead and an additional participant to take part in Work Groups and lead school-wide improvements. Participants must be empowered by their headteachers to implement and evaluate changes in policies and practice.

Visit the BBO Maths Hub or more details and to get involved in this fully funded project for 2025-2026