Head of Maths and Strategic Data Lead

Board Of Trustees; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone UTC in the heart of British Motorsport seeks an experienced strategic leader to head the Maths department and drive whole-school data initiatives.

You will develop the curriculum, oversee assessment and reporting, and work with senior leaders, staff, and parents to raise pupil attainment while upholding safeguarding and school values.

The post requires a maths degree, PGCE or equivalent, and a proven record of improving KS4/KS5 outcomes and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in maths or a maths-based subject.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Evidence of securing good outcomes at KS4/KS5.
• Experience with data analysis and MIS or data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Maths curriculum and standards.
• Line manage maths teaching staff and support planning.
• Oversee data reporting and pupil attainment analysis.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and parents on data use.
• Ensure safeguarding and high standards.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Data analysis

Leadership

Curriculum development

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths

PGCE or equivalent

Tools

MIS

Spreadsheets

Data systems

Job description

Strategic direction

• Promote maths, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
• Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement
• Promote employer engagement through the maths curriculum and ensure that teaching and learning illustrates how the subject might lead to meaningful career opportunities
• Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of maths
• Work with the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENDCO) to ensure the curriculum matches the needs of different pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Leading the curriculum

• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area
• Oversee the planning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to promote pupil progress
• Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across the subject
• Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of pupils to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils' learning
• Have an overarching responsibility for pupils' achievement and standards in the subject area

Leading and managing staff

• Line management of maths teaching staff
• Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in maths.
• Monitor teaching and learning using the whole-school QA systems.
• Liaise effectively with exam boards to ensure that teachers understand and are familiar with the syllabuses that are being delivered
• Support teachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external moderation, and complete external moderation exercises
• Contribute to timetabling and manage setting pupils into attainment groups

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Strategic lead for the compilation, analysis, and production of reports of student attainment and progress.
• Import and manage assessment data from external providers (e.g., GL Assessments) and maintain target-setting data
• Support internal evaluation and self-assessment processes by providing accurate and timely data
• Create, customise, and maintain reports, mark books, and templates for internal and external reporting
• Line management of data staff

Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure effective use of data
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and ensure compliance with data protection and security policies
• Maintain historical records

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work with the DSL to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Form tutoring

Teachers at SUTC are expected to take on the role of the form tutor.

• Deliver tutorial sessions effectively, following the programme of study provided.
• Foster excellent relationships with tutees and their parents.
• Make regular and effective communication with parents and carers to support students in your tutor group.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the faculty leader will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Assistant Principal to plan, organise and deliver an appropriate learning programme that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic potential in maths at KS4 and KS5, and to provide strategic direction on the use of data across the school.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant, maths based subject area.
• PGCE or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• Excellent teacher of maths.
• Contribution to extra-curricular activities.
• Evidence of securing good outcomes at KS4 and 5.
• Experience of producing and analysing high-quality data. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices in data security (Desirable)
• Ability to teach GCSE Statistics (Desirable)

Core Professional Competencies

The successful candidate will be skilled at:

• Setting high expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Developing and adapting the curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an up-to-date understanding of the national curriculum and examination specifications
• Understand how to adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and high accuracy in data handling.
• Proficiency in MIS and data platforms and advanced use of spreadsheets and data presentation. (Desirable)

Generic Competencies

• A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Professional Development

Evidence of continued professional development.

This is an exciting time to join our senior middle leadership team at the unique Silverstone University Technical College. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to lead a rapidly improving maths department whilst also taking on a whole-school priority; the strategic leadership of data. This role will allow an aspiring strategic leader to demonstrate their suitability for a senior leadership role in the future.

Silverstone UTC is a purpose-built centre of excellence for young people wanting to break into the specialist fields of High-Performance Engineering and Business with Events Management. It is based in the very heart of British Motorsport, within the Silverstone circuit, in a stunning multi-million-pound facility. Inspected by OFSTED in September 2026, achieving Expected Standard across the board, the school has successfully navigated a period of sustained improvement following the introduction of a new senior leadership team in 2024.

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).