Assistant Director of Mathematics in Tamworth

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Mathematics who will work closely with the Director of Mathematics to drive excellence in teaching and learning, support curriculum development and inspire both staff and students to achieve outstanding outcomes. You will play a key role in fostering collaboration across the department and ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mathematics teacher with strong leadership skills to make a lasting impact in our school.

Main purpose of the job:

• Contribute to the formulation of the Mathematics area aims and policies under the leadership of the Director of Mathematics and ensure that they are translated into action in the classroom.
• Secure continuous improvement leading to transformation in the teaching and learning of students, raising standards and producing the highest levels of student achievement.
• To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the Key Stage Co-ordinators.
• To effectively lead, manage and deploy teaching/support staff and financial resources within the department in collaboration with the Director of Mathematics.

What we offer:

• We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff.
• Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’.
• We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme.
• We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community - ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023).
• ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).

What you offer:

• The successful candidate will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to-date knowledge of teaching.
• We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.

The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Friday 2nd October 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: Trust Information. Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.