Secondary Programmes

Build strong foundations in mastery to influence future departmental practice. 

This programme is aimed at secondary maths teachers with at least two years’ experience who want to develop mastery pedagogy in their own classroom. Participants build secure subject and pedagogical knowledge linked to teaching for mastery. It provides a foundation for later leadership within the department. 

Want to know more? Explore the details below or get in touch with us at hello@nnwmathshub.org.uk — we’d love to chat.

NNW Maths Hub Deadline for Applications: 23rd April 2026

Rebuild confidence and fluency for learners needing a stronger start to KS3. 

Designed for Year 7 teachers and teaching assistants, this programme supports students who lack secure KS2 foundations. Participants explore mastery-informed approaches to strengthen early KS3 learning. It enhances understanding of key concepts and progression from KS2. 

Dates: 24th September 2026; 4th December 2026 and 21st April 2027

Strengthen multiplicative reasoning—the backbone of KS3 maths success. 

This programme is for KS3 teachers aiming to strengthen multiplicative reasoning and progression. Participants explore high-quality tasks and collaborate to refine pedagogy. It supports coherence across Year 7 and Year 8 curriculum. 

Dates: 7th October 2026; 14th January 2027 and 20th April 2027

Strengthen multiplicative reasoning—the backbone of KS3 maths success. 

This programme is for KS3 teachers aiming to strengthen multiplicative reasoning and progression. Participants explore high-quality tasks and collaborate to refine pedagogy. It supports coherence across Year 7 and Year 8 curriculum. This programme is only open to schools who participated with the first year of the programme in 2025-26. For schools looking to develop fluency and multiplicative reasoning from year 7, please see NCP26-13a.  

Dates: 29th September 2026; 20th January 2027 and 28th April 2027

Embed mastery across your maths department through expert collaboration. 

These Work Groups are for secondary schools already engaged in mastery. Teachers develop collaborative planning, coherent curriculum design and deeper mastery practice. Departments build sustainable professional learning structures 

Empower subject leaders to build strong, coherent maths departments.

Aimed at current secondary maths subject leaders, this community enhances leadership of curriculum and pedagogy. Participants strengthen implementation approaches aligned with teaching for mastery. Collaboration helps build long-term departmental improvement. 

Unify maths strategy across your trust with expert national support.

For MAT-level maths leaders, this programme develops strategic leadership across multiple schools. Participants explore coherent curriculum design and sustainable CPD models. It supports cross-school mastery implementation and professional development. 

Support more students to achieve high GCSE grades and progress to Level 3. 

This programme is for teachers in eligible secondary schools with high proportions of disadvantaged pupils. Participants develop practice to support achievement of high GCSE grades. It strengthens pedagogy for demanding KS4 content and progression to Level 3. 

Dates: Thursday 26th November 2026, Wednesday 25th February 2027, Thursday 22nd April 2027, Tuesday 15th June 2027

Embed high‑attainment approaches for sustained GCSE success. 

This community is for schools that completed the previous year’s Higher-level Maths programme. Participants continue refining high-attainment pedagogy and embedding specialist resources. It supports sustained progress toward top GCSE outcomes. 

Smooth the path from KS4 to post‑16 success for all Level 2 learners. 

Designed for teachers of KS4 GCSE and post‑16 GCSE/FSQ Maths, this programme improves curriculum continuity. Participants explore barriers to progression and effective teaching approaches. It strengthens transition outcomes for learners aiming for Level 2 qualifications. 

Dates: 6th November 2026 @ QKS – Kendal; 2nd March 2027 4-6pm on-line; 20th April 2027 4-6pm on-line and 24th June 2027 @ QKS – Kendal

Grow confidence and mastery‑aligned practice early in your maths career. 

Aimed at secondary ECTs, this programme develops subject knowledge, lesson design and mastery‑aligned pedagogy. Participants learn to anticipate student responses and plan effective tasks. It enhances confidence in early career teaching. 

Dates : Tuesday 29th September 2026, Wednesday 18th November 2026, Thursday 7th January 2027, Thursday 4th March 2027, Tuesday 11th May 2027

Support non‑specialist teachers to deliver high‑quality KS3 maths. 
For teachers delivering maths without a maths ITT background, this programme strengthens subject and curriculum knowledge. Participants explore mastery-informed approaches to teaching KS3 concepts. It builds confidence and quality in non-specialist teaching. 

Equip secondary TAs with essential mathematical understanding and language.

Aimed at TAs working mainly in KS3 maths, this programme deepens understanding of number, fractions, ratio and algebraic reasoning. Participants learn to use precise matematical language and representations. It enhances the impact of TA support in classrooms.

Dates:

• Wednesday 21st October 2026
• Wednesday 2nd December 2026
• Wednesday 27th January 2027
• Wednesday 17th March 2027