Assistant Director of Learning (Maths Key Stage 4)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD

Collaboration across Creative Ed Trust

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Director of Learning (Maths) to lead Key Stage 4 mathematics, secure examination outcomes and hold colleagues to account for performance. This permanent, part-time role (32.5 hours/week) sits within the Maths Department as part of the Creative Education Trust network of schools.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status and a good honours degree in a related subject, with a focus on high standards, data-driven improvement, and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in secondary education
• Experience using data to drive school improvement
• Ability to evaluate staff performance and set targets

Responsibilities

• Lead KS4 Mathematics curriculum and delivery
• Drive examination outcomes for pupils
• Use data to identify priorities and steer school improvement
• Hold staff to account through reviews and evaluations
• Set challenging targets and criteria for evaluation
• Promote high aspirations including SEND and equality

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Staff accountability

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree in related subject

Job description

This permanent Assistant Director of Learning post sits within the Maths Department at Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust. The core of the role is leading Key Stage 4 mathematics, securing examination outcomes and holding colleagues to account for their performance. It is a middle leadership post with a 32.5-hour week, linked to the Trust's wider network of 17 schools. Qualified Teacher Status is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the Key Stage 4 Mathematics curriculum and support its delivery
• Drive strong examination outcomes for students
• Use data to identify priorities and drive school improvement
• Hold staff to account for professional performance through review and evaluation
• Set challenging targets and criteria for evaluation
• Develop a philosophy of high aspirations for every student, including SEND, equal opportunities and diversity
• Motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Good honours degree in a related subject

Experience

• Demonstrable success in examination outcomes
• Experience of holding staff to account through review and evaluation
• Experience of setting appropriately challenging targets

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Using data intelligently to drive improvement
• Working collaboratively and motivating others

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Barred List check
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s offered

• High-quality CPD and coaching
• Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
• Staff wellbeing support and a calendar that supports work-life balance