Assistant Maths Hub Lead (Secondary)

Introduction 

Four Stones Gateway Trust - the Lead Institution for the SHaW Maths Hub – 

are looking to appoint an Assistant Maths Hub Lead (Secondary) 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 Salop, 

Herefordshire and Wolverhampton. 

Role Summary 

The Assistant Maths Hub Lead for Secondary 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 secondary 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 80 days per academic year (2026/27). This is calculated 

at 2 days a week for 40 weeks (including term-time). Please note that we will 

also consider candidates who wish to be considered for 40 days per academic 

year (1 day a week) and therefore split this post across two applicants. 

Preferences should be clear in the letter of application. The applicant’s school 

will be fully funded for the release time associated with this secondment with 

an SLA in place between the school and the SHaW Hub (paid at £400 a 

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): 

Facilitate an online community to support LLMEs involved in 

Primary-focused programmes, including sharing updates and 

encouraging professional dialogue 

Identify and nurture potential future LLMEs with strong maths expertise 

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. 

Essential Criteria 

Applicants should: 

• Have current or very recent (within the last two years) experience teaching 

in a secondary classroom 

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding 

in mathematics, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional learning 

• Have experience of leading and implementing changes within their own 

school 

• Be familiar with the Maths Hub secondary programmes and workgroups 

• Have strong communication and facilitation / presentation skills 

• Willingness to work collaboratively across schools 

Desirable Criteria 

It would be advantageous to: 

• Hold a primary teaching or leadership post within the SHaW 

Maths Hub region  

• Hold the Secondary Mastery Specialist accreditation 

• Hold PD Lead accreditation 

• Have experience of leading professional development in secondary settings 

• Have experience of leading and implementing changes in schools other 

than your own 

• Hold accreditation as a School Development Lead, or be willing to gain 

accreditation 

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 they meet the 

criteria for the role and why they are interested. 

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 in the first round will be invited to an online 

interview on Friday 19th June - these will be scheduled in the afternoon. Following this, a 

second round of shortlisting will take place, and successful candidates will be invited to 

teach a short maths lesson on Monday 22nd June.