Director of Maths; Secondary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Director of Curriculum to lead Mathematics education across our Secondary Academies from 1st September 2026 or earlier by negotiation. TPAT is an inclusive, thriving Trust of secondary and primary academies, located across mid and west Cornwall. Our Trust mission is to improve life chances for all our pupils.

Our values are rooted in collaboration, creativity, community, belonging and excellence. We are proud to be a growing Trust, and from 1st February our family of 5 secondary schools (Cape Cornwall School, Hayle Academy, St Ives School, Helston College and Mullion School) with be joined by Mounts Bay Academy, Fowey River Academy, and 5 Islands Academy (an all-through school). This growth brings an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Curriculum for Mathematics with responsibility for developing our maths curriculum and pedagogy and for raising standards and outcomes across our secondary phase provision.

The successful applicant will work as a key member of our school improvement team, ensuring that all our pupils receive a high quality education in maths and become confident, enthusiastic and successful mathematicians.

You will have a child-centered approach to decision making and will have the expertise to be able to design and implement a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates pupils and supports high quality teaching and learning. You will have a track record of leading impactful school improvement. You will also be an excellent communicator, mentor, coach and trainer with the expertise and skills to build a high performing team of mathematics teachers across our Academies.

Importantly, you will share our vision and values and will be committed to ensuring that every child succeeds and achieves their full potential. Full details about Truro and Penwith Academy Trust and a job description for the role can be found on our website, and in the candidate pack.

Working for TPAT and Benefits. ‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019. We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us. We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise.

Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.

If you choose to work for us, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye voucher scheme
• Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues hts://

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.