Head of Centres for Excellence in Mathematics

A leading professional body who develops the workforce in the Further Education sector are recruiting for a Head of Centres for Excellence in Maths. This position will be appointed on a part time (4 days) basis on a contract until the end of July 2023. The location of the organisation is central London but they are open to applicants who wish to work remotely with occasional travel.

The Centres for Excellence in Mathematics is a multi-million pound, multi-strand DfE funded improvement project aimed at delivering improvements in maths teaching with a focus on 16-19 year-olds.

Utilising your expertise in Mathematics and knowledge of the FE sector, you will lead the team and activity that supports the Centres for Excellence in Maths, ensuring milestones are delivered to time and budget and that high quality products are produced.

Heading key partnerships, you will work closely together to lead on the scoping and design of different elements of the programme which could include CPD, resource materials and approaches to delivery. You will use your exceptional leadership skills to develop a sustainable networking strategy for the contract and will be the key contact for the DfE, taking accountability for the operations and delivery reporting.

Working closely with the Research Advisor, you will also oversee the research and evaluation elements of the project including evidence gathering and trials and research.

To be considered you must have:
-An initial Teacher Training qualification
-Experience managing substantial, complex, multi-strand government funded contracts/projects
-Maths education experience in the FE sector
-Experience of designing and developing support and effective practice for maths teachers
-The ability to effectively form and sustain networks and relationships
-Experience of managing research or evaluation activity


If you have experience within the FE sector and Maths education with a strong track record of successful multi-strand project management and leadership, please apply!

Closing date: Monday March 8th 9am (CV and supporting statement required)

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Education@tpp.co.uk quoting reference number J74421DT