Assistant Head of Maths

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

TPS pension

On-site parking

Employee wellbeing programme

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group (IEG) in Stamford is offering an internal opportunity for an ambitious English and Maths professional to join the Faculty as Assistant Head of Faculty. You will support leadership and development of the curriculum area, driving high-quality teaching, learning and assessment with students at the heart of everything we do.

This is an excellent chance for an experienced and effective teacher to further develop leadership experience within a Forward-thinking FE environment.

Qualifications

• Has substantial teaching experience and a proven track record of positive learner outcomes.
• Experience leading curriculum development and teaching teams.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration in Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development and improvement of maths provision.
• Lead curriculum teams to deliver high-quality student experiences and outcomes.
• Monitor performance against KPIs including recruitment, attendance, retention and achievement.
• Support curriculum planning to meet local, regional and employer needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities including SARs, QIPs and inspection prep.
• Support staff development, coaching and performance management.
• Lead on quality assurance processes including internal verification and compliance.
• Deputise for the Head of Faculty when required.
• Teach within the curriculum area as part of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching

Performance monitoring

Staff development

Quality assurance

Communication

Coaching

Job description

Salary - £39,777 - £44,704 depending on qualifications and experience

Contract - Permanent, all year round

Location - Stamford

Closing Date 21st October 2026

We are pleased to offer an exciting internal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join the English and Maths Faculty as Assistant Head of Faculty.

Working closely with the Head of English and Maths, this role will support the leadership and development of the curriculum area, helping to drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment while ensuring students remain at the heart of everything we do.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly effective teacher who is looking to further develop their leadership experience within a dynamic and forward-thinking Further Education environment.

Salary - £39,777 - £44,704 depending on qualifications and experience

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent, all year round

Location - Stamford

Closing Date 21st October 2026

We are pleased to offer an exciting internal opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join the English and Maths Faculty as Assistant Head of Faculty.

Working closely with the Head of English and Maths, this role will support the leadership and development of the curriculum area, helping to drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment while ensuring students remain at the heart of everything we do.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly effective teacher who is looking to further develop their leadership experience within a dynamic and forward-thinking Further Education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of maths provision
• Leading and inspiring curriculum teams to deliver high-quality student experiences and outcomes
• Monitoring performance against key KPIs including recruitment, attendance, retention and achievement
• Supporting curriculum planning to ensure provision meets local, regional and employer needs
• Contributing to quality improvement activity including SARs, QIPs and inspection preparation
• Supporting staff development, coaching and performance management
• Leading on quality assurance processes including internal verification and compliance
• Deputising for the Head of Faculty where required
• Teaching within the curriculum area as part of the role

About You

• Has substantial teaching experience and a proven track record of positive learner outcomes
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality education and supporting students to achieve their full potential
• Has strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
• Can motivate and inspire both learners and colleagues
• Has experience coordinating curriculum delivery and driving improvement
• Is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation within Further Education

We welcome applications from colleagues who are passionate about student success, curriculum excellence and developing high-performing teams.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 35 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.