Overview

Assistant Head of Mathematics – Astrea Academy WoodfieldsFull-Time | PermanentAre you ready to lead with purpose and drive excellence in mathematics education? Astrea Academy Woodfields is seeking an ambitious and passionate Assistant Head of Mathematics to join our dynamic team and champion high-quality teaching and learning across the department.Key Responsibilities

Champion Excellence: Drive high standards of attainment, progress, and outcomes in mathematics across all key stages.Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of a knowledge-rich maths curriculum, aligned with the academy’s vision and values.Reflective Practice: Support scholars in understanding their progress and adapting teaching to meet emerging needs—without lowering expectations.Collaborative Culture: Work closely with colleagues to share best practice, develop pedagogy, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.What We’re Looking For

Proven Impact: A highly effective or aspiring middle leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes in mathematics.Values-Driven: Deeply aligned with Astrea’s mission and values—you’ll thrive in our warm/strict culture.Ambitious Educator: Someone who believes in the potential of every child and is committed to their own professional growth.What We Offer

Unrivalled Career Development: Access to NPQs, coaching, and a clear progression model.Centralised Curriculum and Planning: Shared resources and units of work to support workload and consistency.Supportive Leadership: Highly visible senior leaders and centralised systems including detentions and behaviour management.No-Stakes Coaching: Regular, developmental feedback without formal graded observations.Inclusive Culture: A diverse, welcoming community where every voice is valued.Why Join Us?

Astrea Academy Woodfields is a values-led school committed to delivering an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education. We teach powerful knowledge through a traditional approach, and our behaviour systems ensure disruption-free learning. If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow as a leader, we’d love to hear from you.Interested in Applying?

Explore the full job description and candidate pack to learn more. We warmly welcome visits—please contact kathryn.haughian@astreawoodfields.org to arrange a tour or ask questions about the role.Commitment To Safeguarding And EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.Flexible Interview Dates

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.Ready to Make a Difference?

If you\''re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Education and TrainingIndustries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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