Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mathematics Specialist

Overview

We are recruiting for an Associate Assistant Headteacher- Mathematics Specialist, to support and collaborate with the head of mathematics to drive the continued development of high-quality curriculum delivery within the mathematics department and across the wider school through coaching, collaboration and sharing of best practice.

Main Areas of Responsibility

To lead the development of foundational numeracy across the school, ensuring numeracy is effectively embedded across the curriculum.
Act as Associate Assistant Headteacher – Mathematics Specialist, supporting the strategic development of high quality teaching and curriculum delivery within the Mathematics Department leading to rapid improvement in mathematics outcomes for all pupils.
Drive the improvement of foundational numeracy across the school, ensuring numeracy is consistently and effectively embedded across all subject areas, leading to a culture of Numeracy is everyone's responsibility.
Act as Associate Assistant Headteacher, supporting the strategic development of high-quality teaching and curriculum delivery across the wider school.
Support the development and implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies through coaching, collaboration, and sharing of best practices
Model outstanding classroom practice and maintain a clear focus on delivering high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils.
Work collaboratively with middle and senior leaders to support whole-school improvement priorities, particularly in relation to teaching, learning, and numeracy.
Act as a senior leadership link for a designated year group, providing strategic oversight and support to the pastoral leader to promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing, attendance, and pupil outcomes.
Support and challenge the pastoral leader in implementing effective pastoral systems and interventions, contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture.
Research, evaluate, and promote innovative curricular and pedagogical approaches, using educational research and external evidence to inform practice.
Alongside the Curriculum Leader for Mathematics, develop high-quality teaching materials and support the design of an ambitious and coherent Mathematics curriculum across all key stages.
Use internal and external performance data to evaluate pupil progress and attainment, and to inform targeted interventions and improvement strategies.
Coach and support teachers, including underperforming staff, to improve classroom practice and pupil outcomes.
Contribute to the design and delivery of focused, measurable CPD that strengthens teaching practice across the school.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £64691 to £67898 per year

Location

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane
Whiston
Knowsley
L35 2XG

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Miss L Worthington, l.worthington@seaca.pfcmat.org.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026

If you have any feedback on the application process, and how we can make it more accessible, please let us know atinfo@pfcmat.org. Pope Francis Catholic MAT and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.