Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

 

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Lead Teacher 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 2.1 allowance of £3,527, starting September 2026.

 Main purpose of the role:

In addition to the professional responsibilities common to all classroom teachers, the Lead Teacher of Maths will play a key role in raising standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across the Mathematics curriculum.

Working closely with the Curriculum Leader, you will:

  • Support the development and implementation of effective teaching and learning strategies
  • Lead on intervention strategies to improve attainment and progress
  • Monitor curriculum delivery, planning and student outcomes
  • Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Ensure high standards of assessment, recording and reporting

You will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader where required and take responsibility for agreed areas of departmental leadership.

Leadership and curriculum responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

  • Support and lead colleagues to enhance teaching practice and student outcomes
  • Contribute to lesson observations, coaching and mentoring
  • Help identify and deliver high-quality CPD and professional development
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
  • Support the strategic development of the Maths curriculum
  • Contribute to school improvement priorities and self-evaluation

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached Job Description.

 How to apply:

Early applications are encouraged. The role is due to close on Sunday 19th April, with interviews taking place in school during the week commencing 20th April. 

You will be a qualified teacher (QTS) with successful experience teaching within the 11–16 phase and a strong track record of delivering good or outstanding lessons.

You will have excellent subject knowledge in Mathematics and a clear understanding of current curriculum developments.

You will be a confident and effective communicator with the ability to build strong professional relationships. With a passion for education, you will be committed to raising achievement and inspiring a love of learning in all students.

As a motivated and collaborative practitioner, you will demonstrate:

  • A proven ability to secure positive outcomes for students
  • The ability to lead, support and develop colleagues
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
  • A commitment to high expectations, inclusion and student success

You will also be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and extracurricular activities.


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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

 

 

 
 
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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 

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. 


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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

7980