Assistant Principal – Maths - Watford

Assistant Principal – Maths

Location: Watford
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start date: January or April 2027
Salary: £74,000–£78,000 per annum
Sector: Secondary education

About the role

A leading academy in Watford is seeking an ambitious, strategic and highly effective Assistant Principal specialising in Maths to join its senior leadership team.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an exceptional Maths leader who can drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement across the academy. You will play a key role in shaping the Maths curriculum, improving outcomes and ensuring that every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate can start in either January 2027 or April 2027, depending on availability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Maths across the academy.
• Lead, develop and quality assure the Maths curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious, coherent and accessible for all pupils.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment within Maths.
• Monitor pupil progress, attainment and outcomes, implementing targeted interventions where needed.
• Support and develop Maths teachers at all career stages, including early career teachers.
• Lead CPD, coaching and professional development within the Maths department.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities.
• Analyse performance data and use it effectively to inform strategic decisions.
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour and a strong culture of achievement.
• Ensure Maths provision meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Support safeguarding, inclusion and the wider pastoral priorities of the academy.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and substantial experience teaching Maths at secondary level.
• A strong track record of improving pupil outcomes in Maths.
• Significant middle or senior leadership experience within a school or academy setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the secondary Maths curriculum, assessment and effective pedagogy.
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop staff.
• Strong data analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards for all pupils.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and lead change with clarity and purpose.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary of £74,000–£78,000 per annum.
• A senior leadership role within a leading academy.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen Maths provision across the school.
• A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a measurable difference to pupils’ outcomes and life chances.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Maths leader ready to take the next step in senior leadership, please submit your CV and supporting statement via marianne@clarus-education.co.uk

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

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