Required to start: September 2025
Assistant Principal
L11-15, full time or part time
Because of significant projected increase in student numbers (167 in 2024-25 to 220 in 2025-26), Leeds Mathematics School is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role Assistant Principal. In this role, you will
· As part of the Senior Leadership Team, ensure that Leeds Mathematics School achieves its purpose.
· Lead, manage, develop and quality assure one or more aspects of LMaS’ commitment to ensuring that every student at LMaS, in particular students with SEND and students who are Widening Participation Eligible,
o has an exceptional experience every day;
o achieves highly and leaves LMaS with powerful outcomes, personal strengths, and many and meaningful choices available to them: in their learning, in their career, in their life.
· Teach consistently excellent lessons.
If you are the ideal applicant, you will have
· Passionate commitment to the power of education to ‘change the deal’ for disadvantaged students.
· A strong honours degree in the subject(s) you would like to teach, or in a subject containing a considerable amount of the subject(s) you would like to teach.
· Current experience of ensuring that every student has an exceptional experience every day.
About us:
Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) () is a new, specialist sixth form college for high-attaining mathematicians in the Leeds city and West Yorkshire region. All LMaStudents study Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Levels. In Year 12 they study two of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Mandarin Chinese, and in Year 13 most LMaStudents continue one of these to A level; some continue to study four subjects.
Our unique, enriched curriculum prepares our students for the next stage of their educational journey. We support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that will enable and empower them to make significant future contributions to this region, to their communities, and to global society.
We moved into our stunning new school in November 2023. This is located in the heart of Leeds, on The Headrow. The facilities for teaching and learning are exceptional, to support our evidence-led and research-informed curriculum and pedagogy. Our ongoing professional development is central to the vision, purpose and day-to-day practice of LMaS.
We welcomed our first cohort of 69 students in September 2023 and 98 students in September 2024. 28% of our current students are female or female-identifying, and 37% are from the most disadvantaged postcodes in the region (IMD deciles 1 and 2). We are determined to increase both these proportions.#
What LMaS and the GORSE Trust offer you:
As part of the GORSE trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
· Membership to a local government pension scheme.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
· £2k Cycle to work scheme.
How to apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, please download the and Person Specification from The GORSE Academies Trust website (), or request these by email to info@lmas.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 322 5948.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, or would like to know more about Leeds Mathematics School, please contact the Principal, Robert Wilne ( robert.wilne@lmas.ac.uk ).
If you submit an electronic application, we do not also require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6 February 2025 at 09:00
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email no later than 18:00 on Friday 7 February 2025
Interviews will take place in person at Leeds Mathematics School, 105 Albion Street, Leeds, on Thursday 13 February 2025
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live. If a successful candidate is found prior to the above date, the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.