Assistant Headteacher - Maths, Data and Assessment

Why this role matters?

Teach

Maths in ways that reduce anxiety, build confidence and promote genuine

mastery

Capture

progress holistically, valuing small steps, re-engagement, resilience and

readiness to learn

Design

assessment systems that are relevant, user friendly and trauma‑informed

Use

data intelligently, ensuring it supports learning rather than drives it

Tell

each pupil’s learning story with integrity, confidence and clarity

Your Leadership Will Make the

Difference

In this role, you will:

Lead Maths, whole‑school data and

assessment with clarity and moral purpose

Design and refine assessment systems

that recognise academic, emotional and behavioural growth

Champion qualitative, narrative and

triangulated evidence, alongside proportionate quantitative data

Support staff to make confident,

professional judgements without fear or overload

Use assessment diagnostically to

inform teaching, intervention and curriculum adaptation

Articulate and champion SEMH appropriate

progress models to governors and external stakeholders

Coach, mentor and develop colleagues

through high quality CPD and modelling

Maintain a teaching commitment

appropriate to a senior leadership role Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a leader who:

Believes

deeply that assessment must serve learning, not compliance

Has

strong expertise in Maths pedagogy, data and assessment

Understands

the complex barriers faced by pupils with SEMH needs

Can lead with

warmth, integrity and high expectations

Is confident

balancing accountability with humanity

Has the resilience to lead in complexity and the

humility to