Learning Support Assistant

About the Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS

Start Date: 27th August 2026

Salary: £50,132 - £68,264 per annum

Director of Mathematics - Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Impact

We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious Director of Mathematics to lead a successful and well established faculty at Parrs Wood High School.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving high standards of teaching, learning and achievement across Key Stages 3 to 5, including a thriving A Level provision.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership for curriculum design, assessment, and quality assurance, while line managing and developing a diverse team of teachers and support staff.

As a key leader within the school, you will also contribute to whole school improvement, using data intelligently to maximise progress and close attainment gaps for all learners.

About the Candidate

You will:

• Be a highly effective classroom practitioner with a passion for Mathematics and a proven track record of raising achievement. With strong leadership skills.
• You will inspire colleagues through collaboration, high expectations and a commitment to evidence based practice.
• You will have experience of curriculum development and assessment, excellent organisational and analytical skills, and the ability to motivate both students and staff.

Above all, you will share our values of excellence, care and respect, and be driven to make a meaningful difference to young people within a diverse and inclusive school community.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.