Overview
This course is designed for new or aspiring FE maths leads who want to develop strong leadership and management skills, reflect on the demands of the role and lead their teams with confidence.
The course combines scheduled live tutorials with self-paced modules in a clear, structured sequence. Each cycle begins with a live online tutorial, followed by three short on-demand modules to complete between set dates. This pattern - tutorial, modules, tutorial - is repeated, allowing time to apply ideas between sessions while maintaining regular contact with your peers and tutor.
Aims
- Develop the leadership skills needed to succeed as a new or aspiring FE Maths Lead, building confidence in managing this demanding role.
- Explore strategies to inspire teachers, drive improvement and strengthen the teaching, learning, and assessment of mathematics in your setting.
- Reflect on your own vision for effective mathematics teaching, learning and assessment and identify approaches that support strategic and operational success.
Who will benefit from attending?
Leaders of Maths in Further Education is suitable for any new or aspiring FE maths lead who wishes to reflect upon this demanding role and learn strategies to improve their performance. You may be:
- new to leading an FE maths team
- a teacher aspiring to become a maths lead
- an experienced maths lead looking to evaluate and reflect on your practice
Content
You will explore key leadership areas, including effective planning, inspiring and supporting teachers, leading improvement and meeting the diverse needs of learners; which are all essential for operational and strategic success, including teaching for mathematics mastery.
Materials and equipment
You will be expected to join tutorials via an internet-connected computer or tablet. On-demand modules will be hosted on Integral, MEI's online learning platform, and you will be provided with an Integral account.Other information
After attending all sessions and completing the self-paced online learning you will receive a certificate of attendance.Cost
As part of MEI’s Further Education Maths CPD programme, funded by the Department for Education, our professional development courses are free for eligible teachers. To be eligible, you need to be teaching or leading post-16 maths for students covered by the Condition of Funding, and working in a statutory FE setting.
Study schedule
| Date of Session | Delivery Method | |
| Session 1 | 12/11/2025 | Tutorial 18:30 - 20:00 |
| Self-Paced Learning | via Integral | |
| Session 2 | 21/01/2026 | Tutorial 18:30 - 20:00 |
| Self-Paced Learning | via Integral | |
| Session 3 | 29/04/2026 | Tutorial 18:30 - 20:00 |
Key facts
- Reference:#14350
- Audience:Teachers
- Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, Core Maths, Functional Skills and GCSE resit
- Mathematical focus:Use of technology, Leadership, Curriculum planning
- Event format:Online
- Duration:6 months course
- Region:National
- Venue:-
- Start date:12 Nov 2025
- Course times:18:30 - 20:00
- Fee:free of charge
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
FE CPD Team
[email protected]
01225 983741
