Assistant Director of Specialism – Maths

4 days ago

Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Point 13 Jobs Full time

New College Durham Academies Trust
– a forward-thinking and ambitious Multi Academy Trust based in North Durham – is seeking an
Assistant Director of Specialism – Maths.
The successful candidate will join the central School Improvement Team, supporting the leadership of subject departments across the Trust and driving high standards in teaching, learning and pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Playing a leading and visible role in improving teaching and learning across the Trust in the relevant area of specialism.
  • Disseminating expertise in engaging pedagogies through coaching, mentoring, modelling and team teaching.
  • Working with Heads of Departments, the Director of Specialism and SLT colleagues to promote a culture of professional development.
  • Agreeing on challenging subject targets and rigorously monitoring progress through Department Improvement Plans.
  • Working with curriculum leaders to develop high-quality syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans that engage and challenge students of all abilities.
  • Employing a variety of interactive teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and promote a love of learning.
  • Making effective use of assessment, monitoring and recording strategies to set challenging objectives and plan future teaching.
  • Having high expectations of behaviour and managing classes effectively to motivate and involve students.
  • Establishing clear rules, routines and a framework for discipline aligned with the Trust's Behaviour Policy.
  • Acting as a positive role model and promoting good behaviour, attendance and attitudes to learning.
  • Being alert to safeguarding concerns and liaising with pastoral staff as appropriate.
  • Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours in line with the Trust's ethos.
  • Developing effective professional relationships with colleagues and drawing on specialist support when needed.
  • Taking responsibility for personal professional development, engaging in appraisal and keeping subject knowledge up to date.
  • Taking reasonable care of personal health and safety, and that of others.

Skills and Experience

  • Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Degree or equivalent in subject specialism.
  • A record of excellent results at KS3 and KS4.
  • Proven success in improving progress across KS3 and KS4.
  • A minimum of five years' teaching experience.
  • Experience of improvement planning and implementing strategies to raise student achievement.
  • Strong student tracking and feedback practices.
  • Good knowledge of curriculum, assessment and moderation requirements in the relevant subject area.
  • Ability to set consistently high expectations for all students.
  • Evidence of outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management.
  • Effective use of data to measure and extend learning and progress.
  • Ability to plan exciting and engaging lessons applying real-world skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • Personal resilience, reliability and the ability to work under pressure and adapt positively to change.

Salary:
Leadership Scale SCP 8–12: £61, £67,898.00 per annum.

Location:
NCDAT Headquarters, North Durham Academy, Durham, DH9 0TW.

Required for:
April 2026.

Closing date:
11:59 pm on 13th January 2026.

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