Assistant Maths Hub Lead (Primary)

Introduction

Four Stones Gateway Trust - the Lead Institution for the SHaW Maths Hub - are looking to appoint an Assistant Maths Hub Lead (Primary) to work as part of the Maths Hub Leadership and Management Team. SHaW Maths Hub is one of 40 Department for Education-designated Maths Hubs working together as part of the national Maths Hub programme.

Maths Hubs offer professional development opportunities for anyone involved in the teaching of maths, with the aim of driving school-wide change. All activities are led by local school-based teachers and leaders of maths who together form a professional learning community referred to as Local Leaders of Maths Education (LLME).

SHaW Maths Hub works in partnership with schools and colleges to support the continuous improvement of mathematics education for all pupils in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Wolverhampton.

Role Summary

The Assistant Maths Hub Lead (Primary) plays a key role within the Maths Hub Leadership and Management Team (MHLM Team). The purpose of this role is to provide oversight of teaching for mastery in primary schools across the Maths Hub’s area, by leading, developing, and providing expertise for this aspect of the hub’s work. The role is primarily focused on high-quality program delivery, developing the expertise of Local Leaders of Mathematics Education (LLMEs) and building strong partnerships with schools and system partners to improve outcomes for pupils.

The post is funded for 36 days between January and July 2027, calculated at 1.5 days per week. The applicant’s school will be funded for the release time associated with this secondment with an SLA in place between the school and the SHaW Maths Hub (paid at £400 per day). This post is also available to ‘independent’ candidates on an SLA basis.

Key Responsibilities

(See attached document for detailed responsibilities for this role)

Working with Schools:

• Working with school leaders to ensure sustained participation in the Maths Hub offer

• Working with the MHL to recruit and retain WG schools

• Supporting Local Leaders of Mathematics Education (LLMEs):

o Facilitate an online community to support LLMEs involved in Primary-focused programmes, including sharing updates and encouraging professional dialogue

o Identify and nurture potential future LLMEs with strong maths expertise

o Supporting Mastery Specialists during the development years of their programme (Years 1 and 2) including reviewing gap tasks, completion of the PD Lead accreditation and developing strategies for developing their own department.

• Oversee Maths Hub programmes related to the secondary phase

Working with System Partners:

• Work closely with the NCETM team to ensure timely and effective two-way communication, providing support and challenge in relation to the Maths hub offer

• Build and sustain relationships with system partners, attending relevant forums and exploring collaborative opportunities

Contributing to the Maths Hub Leadership and Management Team: 

• Maintain effective communication with the MHLM Team, including attending relevant meetings and contributing to planning, evaluation and training

• Work with the MHLM team to plan how the hub addresses the strategic goal for secondary schools 

This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape mathematics provision across the region and to play a central role in strengthening teaching and outcomes for pupils.

For Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria, please see attached application pack.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a CV and a letter of application (the letter should be no longer than 2 sides of A4) detailing the following: how you meet the criteria for the role and what it is about the role that interests you.

The letter of application should be countersigned or accompanied by written confirmation from the Headteacher to indicate their awareness of and support for the application. 

After shortlisting, selected applicants will be invited to an online interview. Following this, a second round of shortlisting will take place, and successful candidates will be invited to teach a short maths lesson.