Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher – Maths Specialist

Location: Thurrock, Essex
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:
An Alternative Provision school in Thurrock is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Headteacher with a strong background in Maths to join their leadership team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2025.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a unique educational setting, supporting vulnerable and disengaged students. You’ll take a leading role in the strategic development of the Maths curriculum while also supporting whole-school improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead on the development and delivery of a high-quality Maths curriculum
• Support teaching staff with planning, differentiation, and behaviour management
• Drive improvement in Maths outcomes across the school
• Contribute to whole-school leadership decisions and strategic planning
• Line-manage staff and support professional development
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and pastoral staff to support pupils’ holistic development

Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Maths in a secondary or AP setting
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced in alternative provision
• Proven leadership skills and a proactive, solution-focused attitude
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills