Deputy Manager - Maths

Plumpton College is seeking a Deputy Manager in Maths from June 2026. This unique and interesting role reports directly to the Head of English and Maths, holding line‑management responsibilities for the College's team of Maths lecturers and works closely with a matching role in the English team.

The Deputy Manager in Maths line manages and mentors the Maths team, ensuring consistent unmissable learning experiences and overseeing student progress within the GCSE and Functional Skills courses. The postholder will demonstrate effective classroom practice and set a positive example to the wider team, leading through collaboration and open communication.

This role is instrumental in ongoing developments and enhancements to our GCSE and Functional Skills programmes, ensuring they meet awarding body standards. The postholder will be confident tackling queries around curriculum development, schemes of work and the assessment points that occur throughout the academic year.

At Plumpton College we are progressive, enterprising and ambitious. The Deputy Manager in Maths will be keen to monitor and evaluate teaching practices, share good practice across the department and check in effectively on student progress, facilitating intervention where necessary.

For the teaching aspect of this role, we expect the postholder to confidently deliver engaging lessons, engage with developments in learning technology and different strategies for assessment for learning, and provide effective feedback to support student progression.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, professional, and passionate about education. This role would suit an experienced Maths teacher from either a Further Education or Secondary background, ideally with some experience in a leadership capacity as a Head of Maths or Deputy Head of Maths.

A degree or professional qualification is essential, alongside a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE.

Proven excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, with a desire to lead and develop a high‑performing team.

Excellent communication and IT skills, with a strong understanding of student needs and safeguarding practices.

Competitive salary ranging from £44,483 to £45,783.

Enjoy 37 electable days plus 8 statutory days off each year.

Benefit from ongoing training and CPD opportunities. Work with our level 5 qualified in‑house Coaching team and our Teaching and Learning mentors.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating an inclusive and progressive learning environment.

This position will be appointed initially as a 12 month contract with likelihood for extension.

We are not seeking agency or recruiter support for this role.