Assistant Director of Maths

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government and Teacher Pension

Westfield Health subscription

Professional Growth and Development

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking an ambitious Assistant Director - Maths to lead mathematics strategy and drive high-quality curricula across its secondary schools. The role involves working with the Director and Deputy Director to improve pedagogy, assessment, and outcomes for students.

You will mentor Subject Directors, coach teaching teams, and deploy data-driven interventions while aligning with safeguarding and policy standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong academic background in Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Proven record of successful educational leadership with demonstrable evidence of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes in secondary mathematics.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, curriculum planning, and executing targeted cross-school interventions.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple schools.
• Up-to-date knowledge of national curriculum developments, pedagogical research, and evidence-based strategies in mathematics education.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operations: Support the development and implementation of Trust-wide strategic plans for mathematics; monitor policy effectiveness and curriculum delivery to ensure alignment with Trust objectives and high educational standards.
• Teaching, Learning & Support: Lead projects focused on improving classroom instruction, pedagogy, and assessment; ensure inclusive practices are embedded to support all students, including SEND and disadvantaged learners.
• Staff Development & Collaboration: Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of Subject Directors and teaching staff; assist with recruitment, performance management, lesson observations, and sharing best practices across schools.
• Data Analysis & School Improvement: Utilise student performance data to track progress, identify underperforming areas, and lead targeted intervention plans to close attainment gaps across the Trust.
• Accountability & Compliance: Support internal and external evaluations (including Ofsted inspections); ensure all departmental activities adhere to Trust policies, health and safety, and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic planning

Data-driven improvement

Education

QTS in Mathematics

Degree in Mathematics/Related

Data analysis & curriculum planning

Job description

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ROLE: Assistant Director of Maths

SCHOOL: Thrybergh Academy

SALARY: MPS/UPS with TLR2B.

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 32.5 hours, term time only plus all inset days

Are you a visionary educational leader driven by a desire to transform mathematics teaching and elevate student outcomes across South Yorkshire? We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Director - Maths to work alongside our trust leadership team to inspire staff, shape high-quality curricula, and drive academic excellence across our family of schools.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As Assistant Director - Maths, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and operational delivery of secondary mathematics across the Trust. Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, you will drive continuous improvement in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment frameworks. You will act as a key leadership figure, providing hands‑on support, mentoring, and coaching to Subject Directors and teaching staff to foster an inclusive, high-performing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operations:Support the development and implementation of Trust-wide strategic plans for mathematics; monitor policy effectiveness and curriculum delivery to ensure alignment with Trust objectives and high educational standards.

• Teaching, Learning & Support:Lead projects focused on improving classroom instruction, pedagogy, and assessment; ensure inclusive practices are embedded to support all students, including SEND and disadvantaged learners.

• Staff Development & Collaboration:Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of Subject Directors and teaching staff; assist with recruitment, performance management, lesson observations, and sharing best practices across schools.

• Data Analysis & School Improvement:Utilise student performance data to track progress, identify underperforming areas, and lead targeted intervention plans to close attainment gaps across the Trust.

• Accountability & Compliance:Support internal and external evaluations (including Ofsted inspections); ensure all departmental activities adhere to Trust policies, health and safety, and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong academic background in Mathematics or a related discipline.

• Proven record of successful educational leadership with demonstrable evidence of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes in secondary mathematics.

• Extensive experience in data analysis, curriculum planning, and executing targeted cross-school interventions.

• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple schools.

• Up-to-date knowledge of national curriculum developments, pedagogical research, and evidence-based strategies in mathematics education.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 16th October 2026***

***Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026***

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service