Head of Maths and Strategic Data Lead

Silverstone UTC; Towcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone UTC is seeking a Head of Maths and Strategic Data Lead to drive the maths curriculum and data strategy across the school. You will lead the maths department within a rapidly improving context and contribute to whole-school priorities.

The role sits on the Silverstone UTC Leadership Scale and reports to the Assistant Principal. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong maths pedagogy, data-driven decision making, and effective leadership of subject teams within a

Qualifications

• Degree in maths or a maths-based subject.
• PGCE or equivalent.
• Experience delivering high-quality maths teaching.

Responsibilities

• Strategic direction for maths and data across the school.
• Lead curriculum planning and assessment systems to drive pupil progress.
• Line-manage maths teaching staff and support planning.
• Oversee data reporting and analysis for internal and external use.
• Support safeguarding and form tutor responsibilities as required.

Skills

Excellent maths teaching

Strong analytical skills

Data handling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in maths

PGCE or equivalent

Tools

MIS

Spreadsheet software

Data platforms

Job description

JOBDESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Headof Maths and Strategic Data Lead

NORMAL LOCATION: SilverstoneUTC

SCALE& SALARY RANGE: SilverstoneUTC Leadership Scale

RESPONSIBLE TO: AssistantPrincipal

Applyby: Friday20th November 2026. Interviewswill take place on 23rd November. (We reserve the right to interviewsuitable candidates before this closing date and change our interviewdate.)

Start date: January 27 or Easter 27

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

Silverstone UTC is a purpose-built centre ofexcellence for young people wanting to break into the specialist fields ofHigh-Performance Engineering and Business with Events Management. It is basedin the very heart of British Motorsport, within the Silverstone circuit, in astunning multi-million-pound facility. Inspected by OFSTED in September 2026, achievingExpected Standard across the board, the school has successfully navigated aperiod of sustained improvement following the introduction of a new seniorleadership team in 2024.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic direction

• Promotemaths, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
• Have a good understanding of how well thesubject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement
• Promoteemployer engagement through the maths curriculum and ensure that teaching andlearning illustrates how the subject might lead to meaningful careeropportunities
• Promotepupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental developmentalongside British values in the teaching of maths
• Work withthe special educational needs co-ordinator (SENDCO) to ensure the curriculummatches the needs of different pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and thosewith special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

Leading the curriculum

• Develop andreview regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area
• Oversee theplanning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to promotepupil progress
• Ensure theplanned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across thesubject
• Make surethere is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of pupilsto ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils' learning
• Have anoverarching responsibility for pupils' achievement and standards in the subjectarea

Leading and managing staff

• Linemanagement of maths teaching staff
• Providesupport to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning inmaths.
• Monitorteaching and learning using the whole-school QA systems.
• Liaiseeffectively with exam boards to ensure that teachers understand and arefamiliar with the syllabuses that are being delivered
• Supportteachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external moderation,and complete external moderation exercises
• Contributeto timetabling and manage setting pupils into attainment groups

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Strategiclead for the compilation, analysis, and production of reports of studentattainment and progress.
• Importand manage assessment data from external providers (e.g., GL Assessments)and maintain target-setting data
• Supportinternal evaluation and self-assessment processes by providing accurateand timely data
• Create,customise, and maintain reports, mark books, and templates for internaland external reporting
• Linemanagement of data staff

Communication and Collaboration:

• Workclosely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, support staff, andparents to ensure effective use of data
• Respondto ad hoc data requests and ensure compliance with data protection andsecurity policies
• Maintainhistorical records

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g.Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and childprotection 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 atSUTC are expected to take on the role of the form tutor.

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

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications

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

Experienceand knowledge

• Excellentteacher of maths.
• Contributionto extra-curricular activities.
• Evidenceof securing good outcomes at KS4 and 5.
• Experience of producing and analysing high-qualitydata. (Desirable)
• Knowledgeof data protection regulations and best practices in data security(Desirable)
• Ability toteach GCSE Statistics(Desirable)

Core ProfessionalCompetencies

Thesuccessful candidate will be skilled at:

• Settinghigh expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Buildingpositive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Developing and adapting the curriculum.

Thesuccessful candidate will:

• Have an up-to-date understanding of thenational curriculum and examination specifications
• Understandhow to adapt teaching and learning to meet the needs of all learners,including those with special educational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meetdeadlines, and work independently.
• Stronganalytical skills with attention to detail and high accuracy in datahandling.
• Proficiencyin MIS and data platforms and advanced use of spreadsheets and datapresentation.(Desirable)

Generic Competencies

• A commitment toachieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• Uphold and promotethe ethos and values of the school
• Ability to workunder pressure and prioritise effectively
• Maintainconfidentiality at all times
• Commitment tosafeguarding and equality

ProfessionalDevelopment

• Evidence of continued professionaldevelopment.

Safeguarding

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and must ensure that thehighest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguardchildren and young people. Thesuccessful candidate will therefore be required to undergo an EnhancedDisclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).