Trust Maths Lead

Cheshire Schools

Congleton

Hybrid

GBP 59,000 - 65,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The YES Trust is recruiting a Trust Maths Lead to drive the strategic development, delivery and continual improvement of the Maths curriculum across the trust. You will ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation and Ofsted readiness, leading CPD and data-informed improvement across YES Connected and partner schools.

Based in hybrid locations with a base negotiable by location, this permanent post is term-time plus with 37 hours per week and scope for flexible/full-time arrangements.

Qualifications

QTS and a maths-related degree.
Experience in maths teaching and curriculum leadership.
Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF and deep-dive methodology.
CPD design/delivery and data analysis skills.
Commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic design and continual improvement of the Maths curriculum across KS2–KS4.
Conduct deep dives, work scrutiny and lesson visits for Ofsted readiness.
Deliver bespoke CPD and coaching to support teaching excellence.
Monitor data and pupil outcomes to inform improvement.
Lead the Trust Maths Curriculum Network and collaborate across schools.
Ensure assessment practices support pupil progress.
Model exemplary maths teaching and support online delivery where needed.

Skills

QTS + Maths degree

Maths teaching experience

Curriculum leadership

Knowledge of Ofsted EIF

CPD delivery

Data analysis

Inclusion & outcomes focus

Education

QTS

Degree in Maths or related subject

Job description

L6 (£58,569) - L10 (£64,691)

Youth Engagement Schools Trust, Office 4b, Riverside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton

Closing on 02/10/2026 at 23:59

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Permanent | Flexible Hours/Full Time/Term Time

37 hours per week. Full or Part time working considered.

Trust Maths Lead

Champion Maths, Drive Standards, and Shape the Future Across The YES Trust

Salary: L6 - L10

Contract: Term time plus. Permanent

Location: Hybrid, working across The YES Trust (base - negotiable based on candidate location)

Start Date: ASAP

The Youth Engagement Schools Trust is looking for an experienced and visionary Maths specialist for a trust-wide leadership role that combines curriculum design, quality assurance, and strategic influence. This is a key opportunity to be part of the newly formed School Improvement Team at The YES Trust, a growing, values-driven multi-academy trust that places children at the heart of everything we do. At The YES Trust, we believe that education transforms lives, particularly for learners who have faced challenges in mainstream settings. We are committed to our trust values that embody everything we do:

providing child centered education
developing authentic relationships
being adaptive & sensitive to each pupil's individual needs.

As Trust Maths Lead, you will bring these values to life through your leadership of Maths across our family of schools.

This is a trust-wide leadership post, responsible for:

Designing and leading a high-quality, inclusive Maths curriculum across key stages.
Conducting deep dives, work scrutiny, and lesson visits in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
Delivering bespoke CPD and coaching to support excellence in teaching and learning.
Monitoring performance data and pupil outcomes to inform strategy and improvement.
Acting as a key figure in the new School Improvement Team, working to the trust's Director of Education

We're looking for a credible, passionate and reflective subject expert who can lead both strategically and operationally. You will:

Be an outstanding Maths teacher with a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
Have experience raising standards through quality assurance and middle or senior leadership.
Be confident in interpreting the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and leading school readiness work.
Be highly skilled in CPD design, delivery and staff coaching.
Share and model our core values in every interaction

Trust Maths Lead

Job Summary

To lead the strategic development, delivery, and continual improvement of the Maths curriculum across The YES Trust. The postholder will ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and compliance with national expectations, including deep engagement with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. They will also lead the delivery of CPD, monitor quality, and provide expert support to improve educational outcomes in Maths.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Leadership and Development

Lead the design and continual improvement of the Math's curriculum from KS2 through to KS4 for YES Connected.
Facilitate curriculum mapping, moderation, and cross-trust alignment.

2. Quality Assurance and Ofsted Readiness

Lead deep dives into the Maths provision across the Trust in line with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Review lesson delivery, pupil work, and feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.
Support schools in preparing for Ofsted with evidence-based reviews and coaching.

3. Teaching & Learning

Model exemplary Maths teaching and Team Teach where needed.
Promote evidence-informed pedagogical approaches aligned with the Trust's teaching methodology.
Grow the trust's capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners
Support in the teaching and/or delivery of online lessons for YES Connected.
Support in the teaching of Maths in trust schools as required.
Ensure assessment practices support pupil progress.

4. Staff Development and CPD

Design and deliver a CPD programme in Maths for Trust staff.
Lead INSET days, twilights, and ongoing coaching/mentoring.
Support ECTs and aspiring leaders with development opportunities.

5. Data, Monitoring, and Impact

Analyse data to identify trends and support schools in raising attainment.
Use data to inform Trust-wide Maths improvement planning.
Report regularly to the Director of Education on initiative impact.
Provide the Director of Education with summary reports for the schools' Education Review Board meeting and attend as required.
Being jointly accountable for attainment in Maths in trust schools and YES Connected.

6. Leadership and Collaboration

Develop and Lead on the Maths Curriculum Network group across the trust.
Work collaboratively with ECTs, Maths leads, SEND leads, and SLT.
Contribute to Trust-wide and school development planning.

7. Other Responsibilities

Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Trust.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required.
Adhere to and demonstrate through your work, the Nolan Principles (7 Principles of Public Life)
The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
This job description is subject to review by the line manager in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.

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