Assistant Director of Learning (Maths Key Stage 4)

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in the United Kingdom seeks a permanent Head of Mathematics to lead Key Stage 4 outcomes and drive improvement across the Maths Department. The role requires Qualified Teacher Status and a strong record of securing examination results, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on data-driven improvement.

You will shape the curriculum, set ambitious targets, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure SEND and equal opportunities are at the forefront of student progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve strong examination outcomes in Mathematics
• Use data to drive improvement in student outcomes
• Hold staff to account for professional performance and standards through review and evaluation
• Set challenging targets and criteria for evaluation
• Support the delivery of an engaging and ambitious Mathematics curriculum at Key Stage 4
• Develop a philosophy of high aspirations and expectations for every student, including SEND, equal opportunities and diversity in setting high expectations
• Raise standards and promote continuous improvement across the Maths Department
• Motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven improvement

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree in related subject

Job description

This permanent post leads Key Stage 4 mathematics at Abbeyfield School, a Creative Education Trust school, within the Maths Department. The work centres on raising examination outcomes, using data to drive improvement and holding colleagues to account for performance and standards. It is a full-time role with a leadership remit, and qualified teacher status is required, with a start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support students to achieve strong examination outcomes in Mathematics
• Use data to drive improvement in student outcomes
• Hold staff to account for professional performance and standards through review and evaluation
• Set challenging targets and criteria for evaluation
• Support the delivery of an engaging and ambitious Mathematics curriculum at Key Stage 4
• Develop a philosophy of high aspirations and expectations for every student, including SEND, equal opportunities, diversity and student management
• Raise standards and promote continuous improvement across the Maths Department
• Motivate students and colleagues to achieve their best

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Proven track record of securing strong examination outcomes
• Experience of holding staff to account for performance and standards
• Experience of setting challenging targets and school improvement

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to use data intelligently to drive improvement
• Understanding of SEND, equal opportunities and diversity in setting high expectations
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Separate Barred List check
• Prohibition from teaching check, where appropriate
• References
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates

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
• Clear systems and consistent processes