Trust Maths Lead

Youth Engagement Schools Trust; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YES Trust is seeking a Trust Maths Lead to drive strategic development, delivery, and continual improvement of the Maths curriculum across the trust. The role integrates curriculum innovation, high-quality teaching, and Ofsted framework readiness.

The postholder will lead CPD, monitor quality, and provide expert support to improve Maths outcomes across schools, reporting to the Director of Education.

Qualifications

• QTS and a degree in Maths or related subject.
• Experience in Maths teaching and curriculum leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF and deep dive methodology.
• Skilled in CPD delivery and data analysis.
• Committed to inclusion and improving outcomes.
• Experience in MATs or alternative provision.
• Record of improving Maths outcomes in SEMH contexts.
• Involvement in Ofsted preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a high-quality, inclusive Maths curriculum across KS2 to KS4 for YES Connected.
• Facilitate curriculum mapping, moderation, and cross-trust alignment.
• Lead deep dives into the Maths provision across the Trust in line with Ofsted EIF.
• Review lesson delivery, pupil work, and feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Support schools in preparing for Ofsted with evidence-based reviews and coaching.
• Model exemplary Maths teaching and team teaching where needed.
• Promote evidence-informed pedagogical approaches aligned with the Trust’s methodology.
• Grow the Trust’s capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners.
• Lead CPD delivery and coaching programmes for Trust staff.

Skills

Maths teaching

Curriculum leadership

Ofsted EIF knowledge

CPD delivery

Data analysis

Inclusion

MAT experience

Ofsted preparation

Education

QTS and a degree in Maths

Job description

TrustMaths Lead

ChampionMaths, Drive Standards, and Shape the Future Across The YES Trust

Salary: L6 - L10Contract: Term timeplus. PermanentLocation: Hybrid, working acrossThe YES Trust (base - negotiable based on candidate location)StartDate: ASAP

TheYouth Engagement Schools Trust is looking for an experienced and visionary Mathsspecialist for a trust-wide leadership role that combines curriculumdesign, quality assurance, and strategic influence. This is a key opportunityto be part of the newly formed School Improvement Team at The YES Trust,a growing, values-driven multi-academy trust that places children at theheart of everything we do. At The YES Trust, we believe that educationtransforms lives, particularly for learners who have faced challenges inmainstream settings. We are committed to our trust values that embodyeverything we do:

• providing child cantered education
• developing authenticrelationships
• being adaptive & sensitiveto each pupil’s individual needs.

AsTrust Maths Lead, you will bring these values to life through your leadershipof Maths across our family of schools.

Thisis a trust-wide leadership post, responsible for:

• Designing and leading ahigh-quality, inclusive Maths curriculum across key stages.
• Conducting deep dives,work scrutiny, and lesson visits in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Delivering bespoke CPD andcoaching to support excellence in teaching and learning.
• Monitoring performancedata and pupil outcomes to inform strategy and improvement.
• Acting as a key figure inthe new School Improvement Team, working to the trust’s Director ofEducation

We’relooking for a credible, passionate and reflective subject expert who canlead both strategically and operationally. You will:

• Be an outstanding Mathsteacher with a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
• Have experience raisingstandards through quality assurance and middle or senior leadership.
• Be confident ininterpreting the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and leading schoolreadiness work.
• Be highly skilled in CPDdesign, delivery and staff coaching.
• Share and model our corevalues in every interaction
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• TrustMaths LeadJob Summary

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

  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design andcontinual improvement of the Math’s curriculum from KS2 through to KS4 for YESConnected.
  • Facilitate curriculummapping, moderation, and cross-trust alignment.
  • Lead deep dives into theMaths provision across the Trust in line with the Ofsted Education InspectionFramework.
  • Review lessondelivery, pupil work, and feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.
  • Support schools inpreparing for Ofsted with evidence-based reviews and coaching.
  • Model exemplary Mathsteaching and Team Teach where needed.
  • Promoteevidence-informed pedagogical approaches aligned with the Trust’s teachingmethodology.
  • Grow the trust’scapacity for specialist outstanding practitioners
  • Support in theteaching and/or delivery of online lessons for YES Connected.
  • Support in theteaching of Maths in trust schools as required.
  • Ensure assessmentpractices support pupil progress.
  • Design and deliver aCPD programme in Maths for Trust staff.
  • Lead INSET days,twilights, and ongoing coaching/mentoring.
  • Support ECTs andaspiring leaders with development opportunities.
  • Analyse data toidentify trends and support schools in raising attainment.
  • Use data to informTrust-wide Maths improvement planning.
  • Report regularly tothe Director of Education on initiative impact.
  • Provide the Directorof Education with summary reports for the schools’ Education Review Boardmeeting and attend as required.
  • Being jointlyaccountable for attainment in Maths in trust schools and YES Connected.
  • Develop and Lead onthe Maths Curriculum Network group across the trust.
  • Work collaborativelywith ECTs, Maths leads, SEND leads, and SLT.
  • Contribute toTrust-wide and school development planning.
  • Complywith policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety andsecurity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to anappropriate person.
  • Beaware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
  • Contributeto the overall ethos and aims of the Trust.
  • Appreciateand support the role of other professionals.
  • Attendand participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities asrequired.
  • Adhereto and demonstrate through your work, the Nolan Principles (7 Principles ofPublic Life)
  • Thepostholder may be required to carry out any other duties that is commensuratewith the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties andresponsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not beidentified.
  • Thisjob description is subject to review by the line manager in negotiation withthe post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job descriptionand allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreedperformance management arrangements.

  Quality Assurance and Ofsted Readiness

  Teaching & Learning

  Staff Development and CPD

  Data, Monitoring, and Impact

  Leadership and Collaboration

  Other Responsibilities

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

  Essential

  • QTSand a degree in Maths or related subject
  • Experiencein Maths teaching and curriculum leadership
  • Strongknowledge of Ofsted EIF and deep dive methodology
  • Skilledin CPD delivery and data analysis
  • Committedto inclusion and improving outcomes
  • Experiencein MATs or alternative provision
  • Recordof improving Math’s outcomes in SEMH contexts
  • Involvementin Ofsted preparation
  • Desirable
  • Contribute to theoverall ethos and aims of the Trust.
  • Demonstrateresilience in challenging contexts and inspire the same in others
  • Foster a culture ofcollaboration across schools and departments
  • Promote ambition andhigh expectations for all learners