Head of Maths

Salford City Academy, Manchester, M30 7PQ

27 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £54,732.00 - £63,105.00 Annually (FTE) United Learning Leadership PayScale L1 - L8

Head of Maths job summary

Head of Maths

Salary: United Learning Leadership PayScale L1 - L8 (£54,732- £63,105)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school on a strong upward trajectory, with ambitious plans for the future. We are proud of our academic outcomes, the culture we have built and the opportunities we provide for our students, but we remain committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

We are looking for a Head of Maths whose values align with ours and who is passionate about securing the very best outcomes for young people. You will lead a dedicated department, drive high-quality teaching and learning, and play a key role in helping every student achieve their potential.

Our vision is simple: to provide exceptional academic achievement and life-changing opportunities for every student. We are ambitious for all young people and strive to ensure they leave us with excellent qualifications, strong character and the foundations for future success. One of the aspects of our academy that makes me most proud is our culture. The SCA Way of working hard, acting as positive role models and showing respect to all is reflected in the way our students and staff interact every day. Together, we have built a welcoming and ambitious community where students and colleagues can thrive.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

We recognise that great leaders come from different backgrounds and bring different experiences. While the formal requirements for the role are outlined in this pack, we are particularly interested in the person behind the application. We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the life chances of young people and who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives. You may already be an experienced Head of Maths, or you may be looking to take the next significant step in your career. What matters most is not that you are the finished product, but that you have the character, values and drive to continue growing as a leader and are unwavering in your determination to ensuring that students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Put students at the heart of every decision.
• Have high expectations of themselves and others.
• Be resilient, reflective and committed to continual improvement.
• Bring warmth, humility and authenticity to their leadership.
• Be able to challenge and support colleagues in equal measure.
• Lead with integrity and build strong relationships based on trust.
• Value teamwork and contribute positively to our culture.
• Have the confidence to bring fresh thinking and different perspectives.
• Be ambitious for our students, our staff and their own development.

Above all, we are looking for someone whose values align with ours, someone who will embrace our culture, champion our students and become a valued member of a team united by purpose, ambition and care for one another.

Why join Team SCA?

When you join TeamSCA, you become part of a community that celebrates success, supports one another and shares a collective commitment to improving the life chances of young people.

A Team That Cares

• TeamSCA culture where colleagues support, celebrate and develop one another.
• Staff social events throughout the year, including our annual summer BBQ.
• A welcoming environment where people enjoy coming to work and feel valued.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond your role and make a real impact as part of our Community Hub.

Invested in Your Development

• A comprehensive induction programme to help you settle in quickly.
• Access to high-quality professional development through United Learning.
• Coaching, mentoring and bespoke leadership development.
• Clear progression pathways, with colleagues regularly moving into senior and trust-wide leadership roles.

Prioritising Wellbeing

• Free access to our on-site staff gym.
• Dedicated wellbeing initiatives and support.
• Additional healthcare and wellbeing benefits through United Learning.
• A culture that recognises and celebrates success.

Making a Difference

• Be part of a school at the heart of its community.
• Support our thriving Community Hub and local partnerships.
• Work alongside colleagues who are passionate about improving life chances.
• Help deliver academic excellence and extraordinary character for every student.

Recognising Success

• Staff recognition and reward initiatives.
• Opportunities to share best practice across the academy and trust.
• A culture where contribution, commitment and impact are genuinely valued.

Benefits of United Learning

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• As part of United Learning, you will benefit from being part of one of the country's largest and most successful school trusts, whilst retaining the unique identity and culture of Salford City Academy.
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
• We offer starting salaries of £43,680 in Inner London, and £36,400 nationally.
• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays and more.
• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total).
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
• We offer opportunities for flexible working.
• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career.
• All staff benefit from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.

Experience is important, but character matters more.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Salford City Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 876 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Salford City Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/salford-city-academy

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