Assistant Headteacher (Maths)
University Collegiate School · Bolton · Bolton
Job description
Assistant Headteacher (Maths)
This is for a September 2026 start, but January 2027 for the right candidate.
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher (Maths), you will be a pivotal leader within UCS Bolton and the wider Trust. You will lead the maths curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5, inspiring pupils and staff alike to achieve excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and continuously developing a broad, balanced, and engaging maths curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
- Driving high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment through evidence-based approaches
- Managing the provision for GCSE Maths resits, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed
- Supporting the school’s culture of professionalism, high expectations, excellent behaviour, and safeguarding
- Acting as a mentor for early career teachers and contributing to whole-school leadership and strategy
- Playing a key role in implementing the Trust’s values-led approach and strategic objectives
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the learning journey of pupils aged 11 to 19 within a forward-thinking and supportive leadership team.
About you - The Ideal Candidate
You are an outstanding Maths teacher and leader, who:
- Demonstrates deep expertise in the National Curriculum and a passion for inspiring young mathematicians
- Has a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes and raising the quality of teaching and learning
- Is a confident, approachable leader who motivates and supports colleagues to grow professionally
- Thinks strategically, using data and evidence to drive continuous improvement
- Is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
- Embodies the Trust’s values and is passionate about nurturing the potential of every pupil
- Brings resilience, integrity, and emotional intelligence to the challenges and rewards of school leadership
- Is enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the Trust and collaborating across schools
What we offer
Benefits
Leadership 5 - 9
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About this school
University Collegiate School
University technical college · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 604
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,487
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- Academy trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AG
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- Salary
- Leadership 5 - 9
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 June 2026
- Closing date
- 23 June 2026
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