Role: Deputy Director of Maths
Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 1B
Contract: Full-time
Location: The Gainsborough Academy
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate and experienced Maths teacher ready to step into subject leadership across multiple schools? Do you have a proven track record of improving outcomes and supporting others to deliver high-quality teaching?
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.
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.
Qualifications and Skills
The successful candidate must hold their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Mathematics and have a strong track record of excellent teaching and improving pupil outcomes in Maths.
Why Join Us?
* A role that combines classroom teaching with leadership impact across schools.
* Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale.
* Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes.
* Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription.
* Access to high-quality professional development and career growth opportunities.
Closing date
Noon, Wednesday 3rd June 2026
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
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