Director of Mathematics and STEM (with Additional SLT Responsibilities)
Stanground Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3BY2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
tbc
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 October 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
- £67,898.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership scale L12-L18, 32.5 hours per week
Director of Mathematics and STEM (with Additional SLT Responsibilities) job summary
We are looking for aDirector of Mathematics and STEM (with Additional SLT Responsibilities)to join our team here at Stanground Academy!
The Director of Mathematics and STEM will provide outstanding strategic leadership of Mathematics and STEM education across the school, ensuring exceptional student outcomes, high-quality teaching and learning, and a culture of ambition, innovation and excellence.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to whole-school leadership, strategic planning and school improvement. They will lead the development of STEM across the curriculum and work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards, develop staff, and promote opportunities that inspire students to pursue further study and careers within STEM-related fields.
The postholder will also undertake additional SLT responsibilities determined according to the needs of the school and the experience and expertise of the successful candidate.
Responsible For
- Mathematics Department
- STEM Strategy and Development
- STEM enrichment and partnerships
- Identified leadership responsibilities across the school
- Additional Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership of Mathematics
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for Mathematics across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
- Develop and implement an ambitious curriculum that secures excellent outcomes for all students.
- Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and assessment within Mathematics and take appropriate action to secure continual improvement.
- Lead faculty self-evaluation and improvement planning.
- Analyse performance data to identify strengths, priorities and strategies for improvement.
- Promote high expectations, challenge and aspiration for all learners.
- Ensure effective intervention strategies are implemented to close attainment gaps and maximise student progress.
- Manage the Mathematics budget effectively and ensure resources represent value for money.
Leadership of STEM
- Develop a coherent and ambitious STEM vision across the school.
- Coordinate and promote cross-curricular STEM opportunities.
- Lead initiatives that increase student participation and engagement in STEM subjects.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, employers, industry partners and community organisations.
- Develop enrichment opportunities including competitions, trips, workshops and careers programmes.
- Promote STEM pathways, apprenticeships and higher education opportunities.
- Raise the profile of STEM through whole-school events and initiatives.
Teaching and Learning
- Model outstanding classroom practice.
- Support and develop teachers through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
- Ensure evidence-informed approaches are embedded within Mathematics and STEM.
- Lead quality assurance activities including lesson visits, work scrutiny and curriculum reviews.
- Share effective practice across departments.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement and attendance.
Staff Development and Line Management
- Lead, manage and develop teaching and support staff within Mathematics.
- Conduct performance management reviews and support colleagues in achieving their professional goals.
- Identify succession planning opportunities and develop leadership capacity within the department.
- Support recruitment, induction and retention of high-quality staff.
Senior Leadership Responsibilities
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will:
- Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of the school.
- Support the implementation of the School Development Plan.
- Lead whole-school improvement initiatives as directed by the Head of Academy.
- Participate in academy self-evaluation and quality assurance processes.
- Represent the school at meetings, events and external partnerships.
- Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and student welfare systems.
- Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Academy in line with school priorities and the expertise of the postholder.
General Responsibilities
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Comply with all academy policies and procedures.
- Maintain high professional standards at all times.
- Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Headteacher commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics or a related discipline.
Experience
- Successful experience of teaching Mathematics with evidence of strong student outcomes.
- Experience of leading a team and managing change effectively.
- Experience of curriculum development and improvement planning.
- Experience of using assessment and performance data to improve outcomes.
- Experience of supporting and developing colleagues.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum design.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Proven ability to inspire staff and students.
- Commitment to evidence-informed practice.
- Ability to analyse data and implement effective improvement strategies.
- Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.
Desirable
- Experience of whole-school leadership.
- Experience of leading STEM initiatives beyond a single department.
- NPQSL, NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification.
- Experience of working with external STEM organisations, universities or industry partners.
Key Performance Indicators
The successful postholder will be expected to:
- Secure excellent outcomes in Mathematics across all key stages.
- Increase participation and engagement in STEM subjects and enrichment activities.
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in the quality of teaching and learning.
- Contribute significantly to whole-academy improvement priorities.
- Support the development of a high-performing, collaborative and ambitious staff culture.
About us:
Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.
The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state-of-the-art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully-equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high-tech ICT equipment.
Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest-quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.
For more information, please visit: https://www.stangroundacademy.org/
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
- A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
- A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
- Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
- Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
- Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
- Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
- Dedicated ECT support programme
- Access to savings in childcare costs
- Generous annual leave allocation
- Automatic pay progression
- Free parking on all sites
- Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
- Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stanground Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1654 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Stanground Academy website
About us:
Stanground Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is situated in Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities. We focus on transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face.
The academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. Our £23 million state-of-the-art building boasts facilities which are arguably some of the best in the county and include fully-equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high-tech ICT equipment.
Both our Academy and Greenwood Academies Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest-quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, research and innovation, and ongoing CPD opportunities.
In Return:
Our Academy is part of Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), a highly successful Trust with a proven track record for school improvement. The Trust provides centralised services and support to enable staff to focus on teaching. Being part of the Trust means that we are able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies. As a GAT employee you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from our Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
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 within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
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