Assistant Head of Maths at Watling Academy

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About this Role

ASSISTANT HEAD OF MATHS

Salary - MPS1 (£32,916) to UPS3 (£51,048)

+ TLR 2D (£6300)

Commencing September 2026

Are you a passionate Maths teacherlooking for the next step in your career? Do you want to play a pivotal role inshaping a thriving department within a growing school?

TheRole

Watling Academy is seeking an ambitious and dedicatedAssistant Head of Maths to help lead our successful department. This is anexciting opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, enhance teachingand learning and inspire the next generation of problem solvers. As AssistantHead of Maths at Watling Academy, you will:

• Work alongside the Head of Department to develop and refine the Maths curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
• Lead and inspire staff, modelling innovative teaching methods, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support students across all key stages, including our students studying Maths at A level in our new sixth form that opened in September 2025.
• Play a key role in monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to ensure success.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.

AboutWatling Academy

WatlingAcademy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the westernedge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments.Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning communityfor students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Formto our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will providefurther educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect,Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral tothe way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please exploreour website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why youshould join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

AboutThe Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity.We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staffmember ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported,creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to educationis reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistentlyoutperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunitythrough supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student canthrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education oremployment. For staff, we offer extensiveopportunities for professional development and progression within our growingnetwork of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united,forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raisingeducational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. Weare proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and thespirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to saferrecruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term.Please do not submit CVs.

TheAlliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS checkis required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: MrsEmma Anderson

Closing datefor applications: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am