Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Manchester, M50 3UQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6/UPS1-UPS3

Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science job summary

Assistant Curriculum Leader - Science

Oasis Academy MediaCity:UK

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

At Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, we’re looking for an Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science; a dynamic and dedicated educator ready to ignite curiosity, raise aspirations, and drive excellence, innovation, and ambition across one of the most exciting Science departments in the North West.

As Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science, you will:

• Lead and Innovate: Support the Curriculum Leader in shaping an engaging, research-led Science curriculum that raises attainment and sparks curiosity.

• Drive Quality: Monitor and develop teaching and learning to ensure every lesson is exceptional.

• Empower Staff: Coach and mentor colleagues, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

• Champion Inclusion: Use data-driven strategies to close gaps and ensure all students thrive.

• Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom: Contribute to enrichment activities and STEM initiatives that inspire future scientists.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with TLR.

• A vibrant, forward-thinking environment where staff feel valued and supported.

• Opportunities for career progression within Oasis’s national network.

• The chance to make a real difference in a community-focused academy.

Why Join Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?

• Modern £25m Campus: Specialist labs and cutting-edge facilities in the heart of Salford Quays.

• Digital Innovation: Every student and teacher equipped with an iPad through our award-nominated Horizons scheme.

• Values-Driven Culture: Aspiration, achievement, care, and resilience underpin everything we do.

• Rated “Good” by Ofsted: With ambitious plans for continued improvement.

• Professional Growth: National CPD, leadership pathways, and collaboration across 53 Oasis academies.

• Community Impact: Partnerships with BBC, The Lowry, and local organisations through our thriving Oasis Hub.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher with a strong track record of success in Science across key stages.

• A visionary educator with leadership potential and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for innovation and a willingness to embrace technology-enhanced learning.

Join us and help raise the bar for every student. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 09.00am

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Start Date: Easter 2026

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 Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1013 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy MediaCityUK website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-mediacityuk

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a mixed, mainstream, multi-faith secondary school in Salford, Manchester. The school caters for students aged 11-16. It boasts a £25 million building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning, a multi-academy trust established in 2004 that is part of Oasis Global. Oasis UK was founded by Reverend Steve Chalke MBE in 1985 to deliver educational, healthcare and housing projects across the world.

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