Teacher of Maths

Your Role Teacher of Mathematics Co-op Academy Failsworth We are looking for a Teacher of Mathematics to start 1st September 2026 or earlier to join our Mathematics Department. The Mathematics Department at Co-op Academy Failsworth is forward looking and dynamic. Problem solving and reasoning skills are at the core of our curriculum and pupils are afforded the opportunity to master a range of non-routine tasks using creativity, fluency and confidence. The Mathematics Department is led by an Executive Head of Mathematics who holds overall responsibility and works closely with the Head of Mathematics. The Mathematics Department is proud to be at the forefront of research into Mathematics education and has excellent links with Maths Hubs, MEI, and Manchester Metropolitan University. The Mathematics Department requires teachers to be forward-thinking, reflective and passionate practitioners. Co-op Academy Failsworth is an excellent school for those keen to learn from and contribute to the latest developments in educational research and theory and in return can offer outstanding access to in-house and external CPD to support the growth of learners and teachers. The team members in the department are expected to teach across the full age and ability range. At KS4, students are entered for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics examination and the team will be committed to maximising all students’ progress. This is a key area of focus to ensure we allow all our pupils to achieve their potential. The continued hard work of staff and drive on quality first teaching mean the academy is expecting to continue to improve its results with the current cohort. The Mathematics Department looks forward to working with a committed and talented colleague, who will be able to develop strong relationships with colleagues and pupils, and lead the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning to the pupils at Co-op Academy Failsworth. Why us? At Co-op Academy Failsworth, is a fully inclusive, popular and over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive Academy with almost 1500 students on roll. In June 2024 OFSTED rated the school good. We are located 3 miles from Manchester city centre, situated 1 mile from junction 22 of the M60. Our priority is to recruit the very best of staff for our Academy. Our staff enjoy working at our academy and you would be welcome to speak to them about their experience of working at the Academy. The academy is very focused on staff wellbeing. Ofsted: "Pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other".  "Pupils appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe". "…pupils engage positively with their learning. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly". "Subject curriculums are well designed. The ‘powerful kn