A rare opportunity for an outstanding leader of professional development and maths education.

About You

• We are seeking to appoint an aspirational and dedicated leader to promote excellence
  in mathematics education  and to have strategic oversight across the London South East Plus Maths Hub
• We welcome applications from colleagues in any phase of education, including EYs, Primary, Secondary and Post-16
• This role is suited to someone who wishes to progress his or her career within school and system leadership
• Applicants may currently be middle leaders who are ready for the next step, or senior leaders who are looking to further progress their leadership
• As Maths Hub Lead, you will have the desire and drive to harness all the maths leadership and expertise within the school, across the hub area and beyond, and lead a collaborative network of professionals across hundreds of schools. You will be an enthusiastic and passionate leader and team member
• As Assistant Headteacher you will be part of the senior leadership team and will represent and report to the school as appropriate. You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of achievement and up-to-date knowledge of effective teaching strategies and models of professional development. You will participate fully in the life of Redriff school, serving its children and community

About the Role

• This is a really unique opportunity where the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support, development and coaching, working closely with the Senior Leadership Link for the hub. 
• We are at the forefront of developing maths education, professional development and system leadership and consequently this position offers significant career and professional development opportunities as well as responsibilities and rewards. The programme allows colleagues to visit and influence a large number of schools, Further Education institutions and Sixth Form colleges. 
• Redriff is a remarkable school. Our motto is “Dockland Pride” and “compassion”, as one of our key values, drives the ethos and leadership of the school where we want all of our community including our staff, children and their families, to take pride in themselves, their families, their background and their heritage.  This is an opportunity to be a part of a very special school and community

About Redriff Primary City of London Academy

• We are an outstanding two-form entry primary school with a nationally accredited Autistic Spectrum Condition Resource Base.
• Redriff Primary School is sponsored by the Corporation of The City of London. It is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London, recognised as one of the best performing in the country.  We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos.  We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our leaders, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust

About London South East Plus Maths Hub

• London South East Plus (LSE+) Maths Hub is a very successful curriculum hub with significant reach across the hub area and strong strategic partners, working closely with local authorities, teaching school hubs, research schools, multi academy trusts and federations
• The Maths Hubs programme is an exciting national initiative, funded by the Department or Education.  LSE+ is one of forty hubs in England and one of six hubs within London, with the key priority of ensuring a quality maths education for all, underpinned by the principles of teaching for mastery.
• LSE+ works with schools across The City, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley (over 400 institutions)
• Find out more here https://www.mathshublondonse.co.uk/

About COLAT

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student’s background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

How to Apply

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal.

Closing date for applications is 09.00 on 01 May 2026

 City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

 City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

 Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Southwark, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

 The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.