Associate Assistant Head: Maths

Catholic Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes is seeking an experienced maths educator to take up the role of Associate Assistant Head of Maths. You will lead the Mathematics curriculum, ensure it is engaging and aligned with national standards, and drive GCSE achievement through data analysis and targeted interventions.

You will mentor colleagues, share best practice, contribute to departmental planning and assessment policies, and collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and

Qualifications

• Lead and develop Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and aligned with national standards.
• Drive student achievement by analysing data, implementing interventions, and setting high expectations for progress and behaviour.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and leading professional development within the Maths faculty.
• Contribute strategically to departmental planning, resource development, and assessment policies.
• Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and aligned with national standards.
• Drive student achievement by analysing data, implementing interventions, and setting high expectations for progress and behaviour.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and leading professional development within the Maths faculty.
• Contribute strategically to departmental planning, resource development, and assessment policies.
• Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.

Job description

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a vibrant and successful school at the heart of the Widnes community. Rooted in strong Catholic values, we are committed to excellence in education and the holistic development of every student.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and motivated individual to join our school community and take up a leadership position in Maths. This is a pivotal role for an experienced teacher who is passionate about raising achievement and shaping the curriculum for GCSE success.

At Saints Peter & Paul Catholic High School, we are proud to be “An Inclusive Community of Excellence and Opportunity.” Our vibrant and dynamic school values respect, aspiration, and compassion, and every member of staff plays an important role in promoting these values.

We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2022, were inspected again in October 2026 and are excited to be able to share our new report when it is published in the coming weeks. In our Catholic School Inspection in October 2024, we were graded ‘Grade 2, Good’. Inspectors recognised the tangible sense of community experienced by students and staff who feel valued and cared for. Our outreach work with other schools has shared good practice and been recognised by the DfE.

As Associate Assistant Head of Maths, you will:

• Lead and develop Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and aligned with national standards.
• Drive student achievement by analysing data, implementing interventions, and setting high expectations for progress and behaviour.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing best practice and leading professional development within the Maths faculty.
• Contribute strategically to departmental planning, resource development, and assessment policies.
• Collaborate across the school to promote numeracy and cross-curricular learning.

This role offers the chance to influence outcomes for our students at a crucial stage in their education and to play a key part in our continued success.

We will offer you the opportunity to:

• Be welcomed into a supportive and forward-thinking staff team.
• Benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities, including links with the Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hubs.
• Work within the strong Archdiocese of Liverpool Secondary School Improvement Trust, with regular opportunities to collaborate and share best practice.
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing.

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.