What skills and experience we're looking for
For September 2026, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher and leader to join our school as Curriculum Leader of Maths. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective classroom practitioner to lead the Maths department.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving standards of attainment and achievement in Maths, leading curriculum development, and supporting and developing staff to deliver consistently excellent teaching. This is an exciting time in the department’s development, providing a great opportunity to shape and lead an experienced team, enhance teaching practice and bring out the best in students within our amazing new school campus.
Applicants will:
* Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
* Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations.
* Have proven ability to raise levels of progress and attainment with all students in both key stages.
* Be an advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy.
* Value the importance of professional learning, with experience of developing the potential of other teachers as well as being committed to develop their own leadership potential.
Contract type and term
Full Time / Permanent
For an informal discussion, please contact Ms C Evans, Deputy Headteacher
cevans@saddleworthschool.org
What the school offers its staff
Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
We offer:
* Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
* A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
* Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.
Safeguarding and Disclosure
Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Follow the link Cranmer Trust Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: 15th April 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held during week commencing 20th April 2026
Equal opportunity statement
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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