Join Our Team as an Assistant Principal – Director of Mathematics at Ernulf Academy!

Salary: £65,090 - £71,694 p/a
Reports To: Curriculum Vice Principal
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Location: St. Neots, Cambridgeshire

Are you passionate about mathematics and committed to driving academic excellence? Looking to take the next step in your career and inspire others? Ernulf Academy is seeking an Assistant Principal – Director of Mathematics to lead our Mathematics Department and contribute to our senior leadership team.

About the Role:
We are building an exceptional team of enthusiastic and highly skilled leaders, committed to driving excellence and transformative change in our school. If you have a deep passion for mathematics, a proven track record of delivering impact and outstanding results, and the expertise to break down barriers to success, empowering scholars and driving social mobility, this could be the role for you.

As the Assistant Principal – Director of Mathematics, you will lead the Mathematics Department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. You will play a visible role in school improvement, working alongside our senior leadership team to drive academic outcomes and foster a scholarly culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage members of the subject team in a manner that promotes students’ learning.
• Be accountable for the planning of appropriate curriculum materials and resourcing to support excellent progression for all students.
• Provide leadership to the maths teams and the wider school.
• Participate in the review of achievement across the school and formulate action plans to address areas of concern.

Accountable for:

• High-quality leadership of projects and delivering on agreed targets.
• Securing exceptional scholar outcomes across the school.
• Providing high-quality support in the specified subject area, and liaising with other senior leaders and Heads of Department to develop curriculum plans, resources, and policies.

What We Offer:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional teaching and learning approach inspired by Rosenshine and TLAC.
• Collaborative planning with centralized, shared units of work and resources.
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.
• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

Why Join Us?
Ernulf Academy is committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational, and academic education for all our scholars. We believe in teaching powerful knowledge and creating a scholarly culture that is warm, disciplined, and joyful. Our values-driven approach ensures impeccable behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and pupils to focus on learning.

Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. If you want to discuss this role in greater detail or visit the school please get in touch with Sarah McCormick - sarah.mccormick@astreaernulf.org

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive a high volume of candidates, so do not delay, apply today.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Ernulf Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. 

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!