33 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS/LS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Department General Responsibilities

Leading and managing new initiatives in the department

Monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning through observation, pupil voice, work scrutiny and analysis of results

Taking a leading role in improving the standard of teaching and learning in the Department

Providing work for the classes of absent colleagues

Exact areas of responsibility to be decided based on the strengths of the

successful applicant to this acting position


What the school offers its staff

As an Ofsted-rated "Good" school, we are on a continuous journey of school improvement, and we believe that the successful applicant for this role will play a crucial part in supporting our efforts. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual who shares our vision and values, and who is committed to helping our students reach their full potential.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to benefit from a range of professional development opportunities, including access to National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). This will not only enhance your own leadership potential but also contribute to the overall growth and development of our school community

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.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About Morecambe Bay Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1019 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01254410207

Arranging a visit to Morecambe Bay Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gmilce@morecambebayacademy.co.uk.

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