Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1~
Qualifications Required: Degree and Degree relevant to the role
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £ 51,048 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Leader of Maths to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)
This is a permanent, full-time position on Teaching terms MPS–UPS plus TLR 1.3 allowance of £14,864, starting September 2026.
Main purpose of the job:
This is a middle leadership post. In addition to the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers, the post holder will provide strategic leadership and management of the Maths curriculum, developing excellence in pedagogy to ensure accelerated progress for all students.
The post holder will be accountable to a Senior Leader and will play a key role in driving teaching quality, curriculum development and student outcomes across the department.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, managing and developing the Maths curriculum across the Academy to secure high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes
- Establishing a shared vision within the team that aligns with whole-school priorities, motivating and inspiring colleagues
- Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies, and implementing improvements where necessary
- Leading on intervention strategies to raise attainment and accelerate progress
- Ensuring the aims and objectives of the department are regularly reviewed and embedded in practice
- Managing departmental resources and budget effectively to maximise impact and value for money
- Supporting the professional development and performance management of staff within the department
- Collaborating with other curriculum areas to promote cross-curricular learning and whole-school improvement
- Promoting a rich programme of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities within the subject area
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached Job Description.
Please follow the online application process to be considered. The role is due to close on Sunday 19th April, with interviews taking place during the week commencing 20th April.
We’re looking for:
- A qualified and experienced teacher eligible to work in the UK who is ready to take on a key leadership role and drive improvements across the curriculum.
- You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with successful experience in the 11–16 phase, consistently delivering good or outstanding lessons. You will demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and a clear understanding of current curriculum developments.
You will also:
- Have the ability to lead, inspire and develop colleagues
- Be committed to raising standards and accelerating student progress
- Demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills
- Be an effective communicator with the ability to build positive professional relationships
- Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and contributing to the wider life of the school
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
