Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead)
11 hours ago
London
Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead), North West London (Inner) Full-time | Permanent | Start January 2026 Highly Competitive Package!!! About The School We are working with a rapidly developing secondary school within a high-performing multi-academy trust, currently sharing facilities with a top flagship school. The schools ethos is underpinned by high expectations, academic rigour, and a commitment to Achievement for All. The Trust has a reputation for excellence, strong collaboration between its schools, and a clear focus on developing curriculum, leadership, and outcomes in core subjects (especially Maths, English & Science). We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious educational leader with subject expertise in mathematics, who will take responsibility for leading the Maths department while also contributing to whole-school leadership and strategic development. Role Purpose The Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead) will: • Serve as the lead for mathematics across the school (Key Stages 3–4), driving excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and outcomes., • Operate as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), contributing to whole-school strategic planning, improvement, and operational leadership., • Support the Headteacher / Principal in raising standards, ensuring consistency of high expectations, and maintaining a positive culture of accountability and professional growth., • Champion pedagogical innovation, staff development, and data-driven decision making within mathematics and beyond., • Play an active role in Trust-wide collaboration, professional networks, and the sharing of best practice., • Occasionally deputise for senior leaders, as appropriate, and lead specific school initiatives (e.g. assessment, intervention, transition, curriculum review). As Mathematics Lead • Lead the design, implementation and continual refinement of a coherent, ambitious mathematics curriculum, ensuring vertical progression, strong assessment practices, and readiness for further study., • Monitor and evaluate student performance data; identify trends, gaps, and actions; ensure intervention strategies are timely and effective., • Model outstanding mathematics teaching, plan and lead CPD, coaching and mentoring for mathematics colleagues., • Manage the maths teaching team: conduct line management, performance reviews, recruitment, deployment, and resource planning., • Ensure alignment of pedagogical approaches and consistency of practice across all mathematics classes., • Oversee setting policy, tracking, and reporting for mathematics., • Liaise with other subjects / cross-curricular teams to promote numeracy, coherence, and mathematics across the school (e.g. data analysis in other subjects, maths in STEM, cross-subject projects). As Assistant Principal / SLT Member • Contribute to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the school improvement plan (SIP) / strategic plan., • Lead, manage or support specific school-wide initiatives (e.g. assessment systems, behaviour & rewards, transition, quality assurance)., • Participate in the school’s leadership, evaluation, and accountability processes (e.g. learning walks, book looks, data reviews, benchmarking)., • Oversee pastoral or academic “areas of responsibility” (if delegated) in collaboration with other senior staff., • Engage with stakeholders: parents, governors / trustees, external partners, and the Trust’s leadership., • Support recruitment and induction of new staff, promote a strong culture of professional development and collaboration., • Be a visible presence around school, championing ethos, student expectations, and safeguarding / welfare practices. If this sounds like something you would like to explore further, please apply.