Associate Assistant Principal - Maths

Marsden Heights Community College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden Heights Community College, part of United Learning, is seeking an Associate Assistant Principal to join the senior leadership team with strategic responsibility for Maths across the school. This key leadership post requires an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in securing excellent Maths outcomes and a commitment to whole-school priorities, safeguarding and high standards.

You will work closely with the Head of Maths, SLT and partners to raise attainment, develop

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and a track record of good to outstanding lessons.
• Early career teachers with potential to be exceptional practitioners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Maths and lead the Maths Department.
• Contribute to school-wide Quality of Education priorities.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This role requires a dynamic educator who can deliver engaging and innovative lessons to inspire pupils of all abilities and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate will be committed to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’, enabling all students to achieve their full potential. The role will also involve contributing to the ongoing development of the department and the wider school community. We are looking for a collaborative professional who is dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning and who will play an active part in the continued success of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join not only a thriving school but also a very high performing Trust with a national profile. You will benefit from working as part of a dynamic, forward-thinking SLT and benefit from a wealth of support from the United Learning Trust subject association.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Assistant Principal to join the senior leadership team at Marsden Heights Community College, with strategic responsibility for Maths across the school. This is a key leadership role, suited to an outstanding practitioner with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes in Maths and demonstrating impactful leadership in their current role. The successful candidate will support the Head of Maths in leading the Maths Department while also contributing to wider whole‑school Quality of Education priorities.

This role would suit an ambitious leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for students and who is keen to develop their leadership skills through broader senior responsibilities. You will be a confident and reflective leader, never complacent, constantly evaluating what is working and where further refinement or change is needed. Commitment, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate ideas into sustained impact will be essential for success.

The Maths department at Marsden Heights Community College is a strong and committed team, supported by effective leadership, including a Head of Department, Second in Department and a TLR holder. As Associate Assistant Principal, you will support the Head of Maths in leading a team dedicated to improving life chances for our students through raising academic achievement.

As a senior leader, you will be a visible and influential presence across the academy, building positive relationships with staff, students, and wider stakeholders. You will lead with confidence and integrity, demonstrating a clear belief in the power of education to transform lives. With high expectations for achievement, character, and conduct, you will lead by example, inspire colleagues, and support them to deliver excellence for every student.

Specific Areas of responsibility for the Associate Assistant Principal for Maths:

• This will be a key role in the strategic leadership of our academy in the relentless pursuit of our ambition to become an outstanding academy.
• The strategic leadership of Numeracy and attainment across all year groups
• To work with the SLT in developing the strategic plan for the development of resilient and independent learners at the academy.

You will be an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status, who consistently delivers good to outstanding lessons, or an early career teacher with the potential to be an exceptional practitioner. You will have strong interpersonal skills, sound behaviour management skills and have the highest expectations for what our pupils can achieve. Above all, you will be committed to helping every child fulfil their potential and to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’ and playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Marsden Heights Community College is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.