Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)

Lancaster University School of Mathematics, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Hours: Full or part time – minimum of 0.8fte
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Paid on L1 to L3 of the Sixth Form Colleges Leadership Spine, currently pro rata to £58,124 – £61,310 per annum (dependent upon experience).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Successful and recent teaching experience of high-attaining students. - Essential

Successful experience of teaching A-levels offered at the school: Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics. - Essential

Successful leadership and management experience in a significant middle or senior leadership role. - Essential

Expertise in analysing student data at a whole school level. - Essential

Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design. - Essential

Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating effective outreach activities. - Desirable

Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications. - Essential

Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc. - Desirable

Excellent grades in A-levels or equivalent linked to some of the subjects delivered at LUSoM. - Essential

Good honours degree in a STEM or closely related subject, ideally in the subject to be delivered at A Level. - Essential

A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, DTLLS or equivalent) - Essential

Qualified Teacher Status/ Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status - Essential

An excellent classroom teacher. - Essential

The ability to deliver one or more of the subjects taught at LUSoM to university entrance standards. - Essential

The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons - Essential

Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently and flexibly. - Essential

Ability to relate to and inspire students to develop their talents. - Essential

Ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school. - Essential

Ability to lead, enthuse and innovate. - Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Essential

Excellent organisational and administrative skills . - Essential

Ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments. - Essential

Ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation. - Essential

Ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves, colleagues and students. - Essential

Knowledge of research-based pedagogy, and an interest in conducting ongoing action research related to the outreach elements of the role. - Desirable

Commitment to the educational vision and the mission of the Lancaster University School of Mathematics. - Essential

Profound and continuing interest in the subject(s) to be taught. - Essential

Commitment to self-development. - Essential

Commitment to a student-centred approach to the learning process - Essential

Ability to work effectively in a number of different teams - Essential

Positivity, resilience, reliability and integrity. - Essential

Have a commitment to Equality/Diversity and Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. - Essential

Have Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (following appointment). - Essential

Have the eligibility to work in the UK - Essential

What the school offers its staff

Why Work at LUSoM?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as a whole. Our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)

The Role

We are extremely pleased that you are considering applying for the post of Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum) (full or part time – minimum of 0.8fte) to take up the post from January 2026.

We welcome applications from suitably experienced middle leaders for this leadership role. If you meet the criteria and feel you would enjoy working here, we hope you will make an application to join us.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To contribute fully to the LUSoM mission and principles ensuring their effective implementation in all aspects of LUSoM life.
• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve excellent student outcomes.
• To set and mark work in accordance with LUSoM and department assessment policy, to record work carried out and assessment of same.

Curriculum:

• To play a key role in the fulfilment of the educational aims, objectives and targets of the school.
• To lead the super-curricular provision at the school (known as curriculum X), with particular focus on the high achievers going above and beyond the A level Specification in preparation for STEM related degrees.
• To co-ordinate the UCAS application process and careers guidance for the school.
• To co-ordinate the project work done by students
• To be responsible for the Mathematics and Computer Science departments, including line management of staff
• To lead on mentoring, performance support and training for teaching staff.
• To lead on timetabling, student transfers and academic progression meeting

Teaching:

• To teach LUSoM students, maintaining outstanding standards of teaching and learning
• To be accountable for their student outcomes in all areas of the curriculum.
• To contribute to Maths School events e.g. open days, outreach etc.

Terms and Conditions:

Hours:Full or part time – minimum of 0.8fte

Salary:Paid on L1 to L3 of the Sixth Form Colleges Leadership Spine, currently pro rata to £58,124 – £61,310 per annum (dependent upon experience).

About Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM)

Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM) is one of nine Maths Schools in England and part of u-Maths, the national network linking us all. We are a specialist sixth form college bringing together talented mathematicians and creating a vibrant community where students are actively encouraged to explore the subjects they love.

We recruit the brightest and most talented maths pupils from across Lancashire, whatever their background, and bring them into an inclusive community of other exceptional students. LUSoM has a particular mission to reach out to under-represented communities and promote the study of maths, not least to girls.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications: 11.59pm on Friday 3rd October 2025
• If you have not heard from us by the end of October, please assume you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.
• If you would like to have a discussion about the role with the Head of School, please email nfleming@lusom.ac.uk.
• For further details, please call 01772 460181.
• All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.

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About Lancaster University School of Mathematics

• School type: Free School, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth_form_or_college
• School size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lancaster University School of Mathematics website
• Email address: HR@lusom.ac.uk
• Phone number: 01772 460181
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lancaster-university-school-of-mathematics

A specialist sixth form college in the heart of Preston for students with a passion for Mathematics and Science

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