Assistant Principal - Mathematics

Astrea Academy Woodfields; Immingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster is seeking an ambitious Assistant Principal - Mathematics to lead strategic direction, drive improvements in teaching, and raise attainment across the academy.

You will coach and mentor colleagues, monitor performance data, and contribute to self-evaluation and improvement planning. A proven track record in middle or senior leadership and in mathematics pedagogy is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and governance experience in a school setting.
• Proven record of improving mathematics outcomes.
• Excellent knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment in mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for mathematics across the academy.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and achievement within mathematics.
• Lead curriculum development to ensure a challenging, knowledge-rich mathematics offer.
• Monitor and analyse performance data to raise attainment and accelerate progress.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to strengthen classroom practice.
• Contribute to academy self-evaluation, improvement planning and quality assurance activities.
• Promote high expectations, excellent behaviour and a culture of academic excellence.
• Work collaboratively with leaders across the academy and Astrea Academy Trust to secure sustained improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Coaching

Mathematics expertise

Curriculum design

Education

Relevant degree in Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and highly effective Assistant Principal - Mathematics to play a pivotal role in driving excellence across the academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional mathematics specialist and leader to shape the strategic direction of mathematics, improve outcomes, and support colleagues in delivering outstanding teaching and learning. As Assistant Principal, you will be an exceptional classroom practitioner and a key leader in raising standards in mathematics across the academy. Alongside delivering outstanding teaching, you will support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development, helping to ensure consistently high-quality mathematics provision.,

• Provide strategic leadership for mathematics across the academy.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and achievement within mathematics.
• Lead curriculum development to ensure a challenging, knowledge-rich mathematics offer.
• Monitor and analyse performance data to raise attainment and accelerate progress.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to strengthen classroom practice.
• Contribute to academy self-evaluation, improvement planning and quality assurance activities.
• Promote high expectations, excellent behaviour and a culture of academic excellence.
• Work collaboratively with leaders across the academy and Astrea Academy Trust to secure sustained improvement.
  An outstanding mathematics teacher with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes.
• Successful middle or senior leadership experience within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment.
• Experience of leading and developing colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement.
• High levels of ambition, professional credibility and resilience.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every scholar can achieve their potential.
• Alignment with Astrea Academy Trust's values and belief in high expectations for all., In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
  Astrea Academy Woodfields is a thriving secondary academy in Doncaster, proudly serving a diverse community of scholars. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, fostering disruption-free learning, and maintaining the highest expectations for all. We believe every scholar can achieve academic excellence, regardless of their starting point, and our staff work collaboratively to ensure young people receive the education and opportunities they deserve. This is an exciting time to join a committed team focused on continual improvement and exceptional outcomes., This is an excellent opportunity for a talented leader to make a significant impact on the lives of young people while contributing to the continued success of Astrea Academy Woodfields
• Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI: Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.