Assistant Director of Mathematics

Lionheart Educational Trust, Leicester, LE1 6JL

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  26 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £59,137 to £65,278
• Pay scale: L5 - L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Mathematics

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Curriculum and working with the Director of Mathematics

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: Leadership Pay Range L5-9 £59,137 to £65,278

Lionheart Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional professional to join our Trust Leadership Team as Assistant Director of Mathematics in our secondary phase. The successful candidate will be jointly responsible for the quality of curriculum and teaching of secondary Mathematics across the Trust, including the progress students make and their overall attainment at GCSE and A level. This will include an element of school improvement work. This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference to wide range of learners.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective leader who can lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning.

How to Apply

Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -

https://www.eteach.com/job/assistant-director-of-mathematics-1579430

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Closing date: Monday 26th October 2026 08:00am

Interviews: Tbc

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electric and hybrid car scheme, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Director of Maths JD.pdf - 377 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lionheart Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01162670067
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lionheart-educational-trust

Arranging a visit to Lionheart Educational Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk.

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