16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027 (earlier if possible)

  • Closing date

    14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS1-UPS3, £32,916-£51,048

Additional allowances

TLR 2b - £5,871

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthbert’s RC High School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Curriculum Leader – Mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

This key leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and drive excellence in Mathematics, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across key stages 3 and 4.

Purpose of the role:

As Curriculum Leader for Mathematics, you will provide strong and effective leadership of the Mathematics department, driving forward standards of teaching and learning to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.

You will lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of the Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive and aligned with whole-school priorities. The role includes monitoring pupil progress, developing staff, and contributing strategically to school improvement.

In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, modelling excellent teaching and inspiring both pupils and colleagues.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Is an outstanding teacher of subject with a strong track record of securing excellent outcomes.
  • Has the ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team to achieve high standards.
  • Demonstrates strong subject knowledge across KS3 and KS4 and a passion for subject education.
  • Has experience, or clear potential, in leadership, coaching and developing colleagues.
  • Can use data effectively to monitor performance, raise attainment and close gaps.
  • Is committed to innovation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
  • Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and works effectively as part of a team.
  • Fully supports the Catholic ethos and values of the school.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Curriculum Leader - Maths 2b.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1057 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website
Email address
recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
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St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.

Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

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