Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead), North West London (Inner) Full-time | Permanent | Start January 2026 Highly Competitive Package About The School We are working with a rapidly developing secondary school within a high-performing multi-academy trust, currently sharing facilities with a top flagship school. The schools ethos is underpinned by high expectations, academic rigour, and a commitment to Achievement for All. The Trust has a reputation for excellence, strong collaboration between its schools, and a clear focus on developing curriculum, leadership, and outcomes in core subjects (especially Maths, English & Science). We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious educational leader with subject expertise in mathematics, who will take responsibility for leading the Maths department while also contributing to whole-school leadership and strategic development. Role Purpose The Assistant Principal (Mathematics Lead) will: Serve as the lead for mathematics across the school (Key Stages 3–4), driving excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and outcomes. Operate as a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), contributing to whole-school strategic planning, improvement, and operational leadership. Support the Headteacher / Principal in raising standards, ensuring consistency of high expectations, and maintaining a positive culture of accountability and professional growth. Champion pedagogical innovation, staff development, and data-driven decision making within mathematics and beyond. Play an active role in Trust-wide collaboration, professional networks, and the sharing of best practice. Occasionally deputise for senior leaders, as appropriate, and lead specific school initiatives (e.g. assessment, intervention, transition, curriculum review). As Mathematics Lead Lead the design, implementation and continual refinement of a coherent, ambitious mathematics curriculum, ensuring vertical progression, strong assessment practices, and readiness for further study. Monitor and evaluate student performance data; identify trends, gaps, and actions; ensure intervention strategies are timely and effective. Model outstanding mathematics teaching, plan and lead CPD, coaching and mentoring for mathematics colleagues. Manage the maths teaching team: conduct line management, performance reviews, recruitment, deployment, and resource planning. Ensure alignment of pedagogical approaches and consistency of practice across all mathematics classes. Oversee setting policy, tracking, and reporting for mathematics. Liaise with other subjects / cross-curricular teams to promote numeracy, coherence, and mathematics across the school (e.g. data analysis in other subjects, maths in STEM, cross-subject projects). As Assistant Principal / SLT Member Contribute to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the school improvement plan (SIP) / strategic plan. Lead, manage or support specific school-wide initiatives (e.g. assessment systems, behaviour & rewards, transition, quality assurance). Participate in the school’s leadership, evaluation, and accountability processes (e.g. learning walks, book looks, data reviews, benchmarking). Oversee pastoral or academic “areas of responsibility” (if delegated) in collaboration with other senior staff. Engage with stakeholders: parents, governors / trustees, external partners, and the Trust’s leadership. Support recruitment and induction of new staff, promote a strong culture of professional development and collaboration. Be a visible presence around school, championing ethos, student expectations, and safeguarding / welfare practices. If this sounds like something you would like to explore further, please apply.
Job ID: f14adde5-5452285810
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