Lead Practitioner Maths and Teaching and learning Associate SLT role

Job Overview

Salford City Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Lead Practitioner in Maths. We wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher who is also an outstanding leader. The Lead Practitioner for Maths will work alongside the Curriculum Leader and Second in Department for the subject to take the department into the next phase of their development. The role is also an exciting opportunity to develop teaching and learning across wider departments, working as part of the teaching and learning team at SCA. An additional whole-school teaching and learning responsibility can be discussed for the right candidate.

The Maths department has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with our latest set of GCSE Maths results in line with or above national average for Grade 4+ and amongst the best in Salford. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, supportive, and experienced team with improving the life chances for our students at the core of their values. The Maths team comprises of 9 teachers and an HLTA.

This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher or leader ready to take their next step on their career path. The successful candidate will be dedicated in the delivery of high-quality teaching with the aim of helping students develop a broad base of knowledge and skills. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and communicate this in an enthusiastic and imaginative way in lessons.

There is no better time to join our academy. We continue to improve year on year, our academy is oversubscribed, enabling us to expand our team significantly and invest heavily in the school building and site. We are committed to supporting flexible working and continue to develop our practice within our team. Please read further information below and watch our ‘Why join us’ video to find out more!

Why apply for the Lead Practitioner of Science and/or Maths position(s) at Salford City Academy?

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;

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.

Track Record of Success: Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE’s performance tables. In 2024 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the North West.

Culture of Excellence: We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.

State of the art facilities: The academy enjoys state of the art facilities and has a committed, high quality teaching team which is focussed on engaging and motivating all students. We have invested over £3.5 million in the last two years and a further £1.5 million committed to be invested. We have a state-of-the-art gymnasium, free for all staff, brand new dining and catering facilities, vast outside space with a new 3G pitch, newly built music and drama rooms. Our digital strategy ensures students and staff have access to the latest digital and electronic resources. With staff having a personal surface pro laptop.

Closing Date: 13th October 10am; Interviews: Week commencing 13th October or week commencing 20th October; Start Date: January 2026. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.