Assistant Subject Leader for Maths

Ridgeway Academy; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Enthusiastic students

Professional development

Job summary

Ridgeway Academy is seeking an Assistant Subject Leader of Maths to lead and develop mathematics teaching and learning. The role starts January 2027 within a Department that values a strong, sequenced curriculum and quality professional development.

You will work with a team of specialists to maintain high attainment, engage students and drive improvements, supported by the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The post is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and TLR 2b.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Passionate teacher who puts student progress at the heart of work.
• Able to inspire and be dynamic in delivery.
• Willing to learn and evolve good practices in place.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maths teaching as Assistant Subject Leader for Maths.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Support department in achieving high standards and inclusion.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Inspiring and dynamic

Student engagement

Willingness to learn

Share and deliver vision

Job description

Assistant Subject Leader of Maths at Ridgeway Academy

Job Reference: EDV/2026/RA/85473

Location: Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£6,064)

Closing Date: 9:00am, Wed 14th Oct, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): W/commencing 19 October 2026

About this Role

Assistant Subject Leader for Maths

Pay spine: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£6,064)

Start date: January 2027

The Mathematics Department consists of a group of specialists who are continually striving for excellence. At the heart of the department is a strong and well sequenced curriculum, that encourages students of all abilities to engage and foster a love for the subject. We are fortunate to be well resourced in technology within classrooms, sporting the latest in Prowise boards. The department also continue to seek ways to create a blended learning classroom with the school Chromebook programme.

The Mathematics department are fortunate enough to a high proportion of dedicated learning hours in comparison to other schools in Hertfordshire. All students at KS4 work towards the Pearson GCSE specification for mathematics, and some students are also entered for entry level qualifications. Students are regularly assessed in both key stages, which enables the opportunity to adapt the curriculum to accommodate for any support needed.

Students are encouraged to engage in learning outside the classroom with the use of Sparx. The Mathematics department have also supported students in taking part in regional and national competitions.

Continued professional development is key to the success in the classroom, and we encourage staff to take part in training within our Trust training hub, and also as part of the National Professional Qualifications. The department has a variety of experience, and all members of the team benefit from relevant training, mentoring or coaching.

We can offer you:

• A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress
• Enthusiastic students who are keen to progress
• Appropriate professional development

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of outstanding teaching and learning and excellent subject knowledge
• Passionate Teacher who puts student progress and engagement at the heart of all they do
• Be inspiring and dynamic
• Can share and deliver in the vision to be outstanding
• Is willing to learn and help evolve the good practices already in place, Ridgeway Academy School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET)

Ridgeway Academy is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. Ridgeway Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.