Assistant Director of Maths

ROLE:
Assistant Director of Maths

SCHOOL:
The Gainsborough Academy

SALARY: MPS/UPS with TLR2B and R&R allowance of £2974.65 per annum.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 25th September 2026***

*** Interviews taking place Week Commencing 5th 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