About this Role
Assistant Director of Specialism – Maths
Leadership Scale: 8–12 | Permanent Role | Head Office, New College Durham Academies Trust
As Assistant Director of Specialism – Maths, you will play a key role in driving school improvement across the Trust. Working closely with Heads of Departments and teachers, your focus will be on supporting, developing, and leading our team of Maths practitioners to accelerate the pace of improvement. By enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, you will help every student achieve their potential, regardless of their starting point.
We are seeking an experienced Maths practitioner with a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and KS4, a minimum of five years’ teaching experience, and the ability to drive improvement across multiple schools. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and inspirational environment while making a real difference to the lives of our students.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust during a period of transformational growth as we expand the number of schools within our MAT. You will be part of a committed team working towards a shared vision of developing a family of high-performing schools .
The role offers excellent professional development opportunities, including mentoring from a Director, shadowing senior leaders, and regular collaboration with Trust-wide leadership teams. In turn, you will be empowered to inspire, guide, and develop others.
To find out more about this fantastic opportunity, or to arrange a discussion or visit, please contact: Ann Cane, Director of Specialism – Maths.
Email: A.cane@ncdat.org.uk
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All roles in the Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period (see attached policy). A comprehensive induction will be provided to support you in successfully completing your probation.