Job description
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Head of Mathematics to join an experienced and committed team of subject specialists.
To support in transforming leadership at all levels at Irlam and Cadishead Academy by working with the senior leadership team to ensure:
- High-quality teaching in Maths
- Effective use of resources in Maths
- Improved standards of learning and outcomes in Maths
We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support'.
More pay:
- As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector;
- We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eye care and flu vaccinations;
- Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.
More time:
- 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; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.
More support: We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;
- Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations;
- We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;
- We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.
United Learning: A place where you can thrive
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Mrs Karen Thornton, Karen.Thornton@irlamandcadishead.org.uk
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 775
- Avg teacher salary
- £51,711
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
- Academy trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Manchester, Salford, M44 5ZR
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- Salary
- £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR ranging from £6,000 - £8,000 depending on experience.
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 27 August 2026
- Closing date
- 30 September 2026
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