- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 722 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Gainsborough Academy website
Deputy Director - Maths
More than one location, Wickersley Partnership Trust7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR1B
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring senior leader to make a Trust-wide impact while maintaining a connection to the classroom. Working under the direction of the Subject Director, you will support the strategic delivery of curriculum and raise standards in teaching and learning. You will act as a key leader, taking direct responsibility for Maths in one or two specific schools whilst contributing to the wider Trust strategy. This role combines subject leadership, teacher coaching, curriculum development, and classroom teaching, offering the perfect platform for career progression.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the Subject Director to support strategic curriculum delivery and raise standards in teaching and learning across the Trust.
- School Leadership: Provide direct subject leadership in designated schools, driving improvements and ensuring consistency in practice.
- Staff Development: Support and develop other teachers through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration to deliver high-quality teaching.
- Curriculum Design: Contribute to the design and implementation of an inclusive, ambitious Maths curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
- Data & Intervention: Analyse performance data to identify barriers to learning, specifically focusing on raising standards and closing gaps for disadvantaged learners.
- Inclusive Practice: Ensure inclusive and consistent practices are embedded across the Trust to benefit all students regardless of their starting point.
- Collaboration: Work as part of a forward-thinking subject team, building strong relationships across school teams and phases
What the school offers its staff
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with an embedded commitment to inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Wickersley Partnership Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@wickersleypt.org
- Phone number
- 01709807600
School Details
The Gainsborough Academy
Arranging a visit to Wickersley Partnership Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wickersleypt.org.
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