Deputy Trust Improvement Advisor – Maths

Point 13 Jobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in the Birmingham area is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Trust Improvement Leader for Mathematics to strengthen maths across its academies, starting at Smith’s Wood Academy. You will drive a shared vision for mathematics and ensure excellent outcomes for students.

Role requires leading and coaching maths staff, using data to improve teaching and learning, contributing to curriculum design and professional development; salary scales LPS 12–14

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status with a degree or equivalent.
• Experience as Head of Mathematics or equivalent leader in a secondary mathematics department.
• Proven track record of improving mathematics outcomes.
• Experience using performance information and assessment data to drive improvement.
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge with a strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and pedagogy in mathematics.
• Experience of improving teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop and motivate colleagues and build high-performing teams, with experience coaching middle or senior leaders desirable.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A relentless focus on improving outcomes for students and a passion for securing exceptional opportunities for every child.
• Extensive professional development and leadership programmes.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle-to-work programmes and technology purchases.
• Access to staff discount platforms for retail, travel and dining.
• Employee assistance programme, with access to counselling and financial advice.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Apprenticeship and qualification pathways.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness initiatives, including fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance, as well as access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Free flu jabs.
• Professional learning and regular training.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening the Mathematics Department at Smith’s Wood Academy while sharing and embedding best practice across multiple schools.
• Developing and implementing an ambitious vision for mathematics that secures excellent outcomes and strong progress for students.
• Coaching, supporting and developing mathematics practitioners and leaders, as well as recruiting and retaining high-quality maths staff.
• Contributing to curriculum design, quality assurance and professional development.
• Supporting the delivery of the Trust’s mathematics improvement strategy.
• Promoting mathematics enrichment and wider participation opportunities.
• Securing consistently strong teaching, learning and assessment within the departments.

Skills

Mathematics leadership

Coaching staff

Curriculum design

Data-driven improvement

Staff recruitment

Report writing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust – comprising four academies in and around Birmingham and committed to enriching lives and transforming futures – is seeking an exceptional and ambitious mathematics leader to join the team as Deputy Trust Improvement Leader for Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthening the Mathematics Department at Smith’s Wood Academy while sharing and embedding best practice across multiple schools.
• Developing and implementing an ambitious vision for mathematics that secures excellent outcomes and strong progress for students.
• Coaching, supporting and developing mathematics practitioners and leaders, as well as recruiting and retaining high-quality maths staff.
• Contributing to curriculum design, quality assurance and professional development.
• Supporting the delivery of the Trust’s mathematics improvement strategy.
• Promoting mathematics enrichment and wider participation opportunities.
• Securing consistently strong teaching, learning and assessment within the departments.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified teacher status with a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Head of Mathematics or equivalent leader within a secondary mathematics department.
• A strong track record of improving outcomes in mathematics.
• Experience of using performance information and assessment data to drive improvement.
• Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge with a strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and pedagogy in mathematics.
• Experience of improving teaching and learning.
• Ability to develop and motivate colleagues and build high-performing teams, with experience coaching middle or senior leaders desirable.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A relentless focus on improving outcomes for students and a passion for securing exceptional opportunities for every child.
• Extensive professional development and leadership programmes.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle-to-work programmes and technology purchases.
• Access to staff discount platforms for retail, travel and dining.
• Employee assistance programme, with access to counselling and financial advice.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Apprenticeship and qualification pathways.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellness initiatives, including fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance, as well as access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Free flu jabs.
• Professional learning and regular training.

Salary: LPS 12 to L14, £70,275 to £73,827.

Hours: Full-time, permanent, all year round.

Location: Initially based at Smith’s Wood Academy, Birmingham.

Closing date: 9.00am on 9 November 2026.