Curriculum Leader of Maths

Jobtrain; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Credit Union

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Maths to drive excellence in pedagogy and accelerated progress for all students. You will lead the Maths department, develop teaching standards, and align curriculum with the Trust’s vision.

The role is permanent, full-time, on Teaching terms MPS-UPS with a TLR 1.3 allowance of £14,864, starting January 2027. A strong English background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires qualified and experienced teachers eligible to work in the UK.
• Demonstrated English subject knowledge and current curriculum understanding.
• Proven ability to lead and develop pedagogy across the Maths curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Maths curriculum and raise attainment.
• Foster a shared curriculum vision aligned to the school’s goals.
• Monitor teaching quality and drive improvement through observations and strategies.
• Regularly review department aims and objectives.
• Manage department finances and resources for student achievement.
• Collaborate with other curriculum areas for cross-curricular learning.
• Promote enrichment and extracurricular activities within the curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Maths teaching

Teacher leadership

Education

QTS

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for 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 January 2027.

We’re looking for:

A qualified and experienced Teacher eligible to work in the UK ready to take on additional responsibility and drive improvements across the curriculum. You will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering outstanding lessons. You will also need to demonstrate thorough English subject knowledge and an understanding of current curriculum developments.

Main purpose of the job:

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be to provide professional leadership and management and develop excellence in pedagogy to ensure accelerated progress for all students in your subject area.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To lead, manage and develop the Maths curriculum across the Academy and develop excellence in teaching to accelerate progress for all students.
• To foster a shared vision in the curriculum team which reflects the whole school vision and to enthuse, inspire and motivate all team members.
• To monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations and other strategies and implementing strategies to improve teaching where necessary.
• To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Department are the subject of regular review and consultation.
• To manage the finance and resources ensuring effective curricular resource management & deployment to maximise student achievement and attainment.
• To collaborate with other curriculum areas to raise attainment through developing overlapping themes and cross curricular learning opportunities.
• To promote the provision of a range of enrichment activities and extracurricular activities across the curriculum area.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, "A Fantastic Future for All Our Students", focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

Staff have high expectations for all pupils.

Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.