Assistant Curriculum Leader - Science

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: M1-M6/UPS1-UPS3 plus TLR2a

Assistant Curriculum Leader - Science job summary

We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science to join the team at Noel Baker Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science teacher or aspiring middle leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching, supporting curriculum development and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. Working closely with the Curriculum Leader of Science, you will play a key role in driving high standards, developing colleagues through coaching and mentoring, and fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusion and achievement. If you are committed to making a lasting difference to young people's lives and want to be part of a supportive academy on a journey towards excellence, we would love to hear from you.

At Noel Baker Academy, we believe every child deserves access to an ambitious and inclusive education, regardless of their starting point. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, you will join a collaborative and values-driven organisation committed to leading, empowering, achieving and driving continuous improvement. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, work alongside talented colleagues across the Trust and contribute to a thriving Science department where high expectations, professional development and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

Please find full vacancy details and the Job description within the candidate pack.

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 Noel-Baker Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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