Secondary Subject Leadership

This programme offers focused support to secondary heads of department and subject leaders, to enable them to better understand and implement teaching for mastery approaches across their department, and to develop in their role as leaders of both student learning and teacher professional development.

It provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of teaching for mastery approaches, of their wider roles, and of their capacity with their colleagues to transform secondary maths learning.

Who can take part?

The community is for secondary subject leaders, and is open to all schools. It is expected that schools already involved with Maths Hubs projects attend to support effective implementation of those projects.

This diagram shows a school's journey towards mastery (click here to show a larger version with more detail to determine where your school's journey starts).

What is involved?

Subject leaders play a vital role in shaping departmental vision, culture and practice, and driving improvements in student outcomes. This project provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of effective teaching approaches, their wider leadership responsibilities, and their capacity to work with colleagues to transform secondary maths learning.

Participants will consider implementation approaches that support effective and sustainable change, ensuring that good practice is developed across the department leading to equitable student experiences. Participants will take part in the equivalent of three days of workshops, plus additional work in school.

What will you learn?

• You will promote and develop a shared vision, culture and set of principles for teaching and learning in maths
• You will ensure coherence in the curriculum and provide support for teaching for mastery across the department
• You and your department will establish collaborative ways of working to support ongoing developments
• You will develop the skills needed to lead change

What is the cost?

The Secondary Subject Leadership programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.