Assistant Director of Mathematics

The Polesworth School, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1QT

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £42,057.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M5 to UPS3 plus TLR 1b £12,522

Assistant Director of Mathematics job summary

Assistant Director of Mathematics

TLR 1b £12,522 per annum

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.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to visit our school, please contact us via e-mail, n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com.

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: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/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.

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

“Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Polesworth School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1459 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Polesworth School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-polesworth-school-tamworth

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