Job Description

Hours of work: 32.5


Working pattern: Full-time


Closing date: 9am Monday 06 October 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Robertsbridge Community College


Knelle Road


Robertsbridge


East Sussex


TN32 5EA


Phone: 01580 880360


Email: admin@robertsbridge.org.uk


Website: www.robertsbridge.org.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Assistant Headteacher: Mathematics

Robertsbridge Community College is looking to appoint an outstanding highly skilled and ambitious teacher and dynamic leader who has vision and determination to lead the Mathematics department to its next phase of success. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain wider whole-school experience for anyone on a journey towards senior leadership.



You will be responsible for leading the development of an inspiring Mathematics curriculum, and establishing the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure that all students achieve numerical literacy across the subject area. This role offers exciting opportunities for significant career development towards senior leadership. You will play a key part in supporting the development of the College for the future.



As a senior leader you will be an exemplar of best practice modelling the highest standards of conduct, leadership and teaching. You will be expected to engage in all aspects of senior leadership at the school such as: carrying out duties throughout the day, the delivery of assemblies, the line management of curriculum and pastoral colleagues and to conduct formal appraisal and other staff meetings.

GENERAL DUTIES

Be an active member of the SLT and assist the Headteacher in leading the school. Develop and implement policies for Mathematics in line with our school's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school. Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the impact it has on pupil achievement. Use this understanding to feed into the school planning and produce an action plan for the subject. Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of the subject. Line management of staff and teams. Modelling highest expectations and a drive for excellence for all. Leading on the creation and modification of policies that directly impact pupils and communicating these effectively to all stakeholders. Embedding a culture of reflection amongst pupils to support them in becoming independent in making wise choices. Developing quality assuring systems that improve and foster excellent student outcomes. Engaging in whole school training and development. Building teams of staff that work collaboratively to achieve the school's objectives. Be an excellent teacher. Take a lead responsibility for ensuring that pupils' personal, emotional and academic needs are prioritised by providing strategic leadership across the school. Contribute to a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils, particularly for those who may be vulnerable.
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.


Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


Application form


Recruitment Pack



Additional Information



The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.