Naomi, Steve and Tom introduce the Leading Secondary Maths Podcast series, who they are, the thinking behind the podcast and the three core challenges of maths leadership: judging standards, evaluating teaching and learning, and securing improvement.

www.leadingsecondarymaths.co.uk

Key topics

• The importance of a month-by-month leadership approach
• Judging standards through data and pupil voice
• Evaluating teaching and learning effectively
• Securing continuous improvement in schools
• The significance of shared department culture and ethos
• Using visual models like mountains to navigate leadership challenges
• The role of professional development and coaching
• The importance of honest self-assessment and reflection

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the podcast and speakers

01:05 Backgrounds of Naomi and Steve in school leadership

03:47 Why a structured, monthly leadership journey matters

06:36 The landscape metaphor: mountains and the leadership road

09:09 Judging standards: data, pupil voice, and honesty

14:50 Evaluating teaching and learning: what, why, and how

18:43 Securing improvement: focus, professional development, and impact

23:35 Key takeaways: focus on the three strands and four mountains

24:31 Closing remarks and next steps

Resources referenced

NCETM Key stage 3 non-statutory guidance - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/621629ac8fa8f5490d52ee78/KS3_NonStatutory_Guidance_Sept_2021_FINAL_NCETM.pdf