Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead). Job in City of London Education & Training Jobs

Launch Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary institution in North West London is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead) to oversee the Maths department. This role involves strategic leadership, curriculum development, and improving student outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in education, particularly in mathematics, and a passion for driving academic excellence. A competitive package is offered along with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a secondary school Mathematics department.
• Strong background in improving teaching and learning outcomes.
• Ability to drive curriculum innovation and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department, ensuring high standards and outcomes.
• Develop and implement a coherent mathematics curriculum.
• Support the Headteacher with strategic planning and operational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematics curriculum development

Data analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

Job description

Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead), North West London (Inner)

Full-time | Permanent | Start January 2026

Highly Competitive Package!!!

About The School

We are working with a rapidly developing secondary school within a high-performing multi-academy trust, currently sharing facilities with a top flagship school. The schools ethos is underpinned by high expectations, academic rigour, and a commitment to Achievement for All. The Trust has a reputation for excellence, strong collaboration between its schools, and a clear focus on developing curriculum, leadership, and outcomes in core subjects (especially Maths, English & Science).

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious educational leader with subject expertise in mathematics, who will take responsibility for leading the Maths department while also contributing to whole-school leadership and strategic development.

Role Purpose

The Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead) will:

• Serve as the lead for mathematics across the school (Key Stages 3-4), driving excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and outcomes.
• Operate as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), contributing to whole-school strategic planning, improvement, and operational leadership.
• Support the Headteacher / Principal in raising standards, ensuring consistency of high expectations, and maintaining a positive culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Champion pedagogical innovation, staff development, and data-driven decision making within mathematics and beyond.
• Play an active role in Trust-wide collaboration, professional networks, and the sharing of best practice.
• Occasionally deputise for senior leaders, as appropriate, and lead specific school initiatives (e.g. assessment, intervention, transition, curriculum review).

As Mathematics Lead

• Lead the design, implementation and continual refinement of a coherent, ambitious mathematics curriculum, ensuring vertical progression, strong assessment practices, and readiness for further study.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance data; identify trends, gaps, and actions; ensure intervention strategies are timely and effective.
• Model outstanding mathematics teaching, plan and lead CPD, coaching and mentoring for mathematics colleagues.
• Manage the maths teaching team: conduct line management, performance reviews, recruitment, deployment, and resource planning.
• Ensure alignment of pedagogical approaches and consistency of practice across all mathematics classes.
• Oversee setting policy, tracking, and reporting for mathematics.
• Liaise with other subjects / cross-curricular teams to promote numeracy, coherence, and mathematics across the school (e.g. data analysis in other subjects, maths in STEM, cross-subject projects).

As Assistant Principal / SLT Member

• Contribute to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the school improvement plan (SIP) / strategic plan.
• Lead, manage or support specific school-wide initiatives (e.g. assessment systems, behaviour & rewards, transition, quality assurance).
• Participate in the school's leadership, evaluation, and accountability processes (e.g. learning walks, book looks, data reviews, benchmarking).
• Oversee pastoral or academic areas of responsibility (if delegated) in collaboration with other senior staff.
• Engage with stakeholders: parents, governors / trustees, external partners, and the Trust's leadership.
• Support recruitment and induction of new staff, promote a strong culture of professional development and collaboration.
• Be a visible presence around school, championing ethos, student expectations, and safeguarding / welfare practices.

If this sounds like something you would like to explore further, please apply.