Curiculum Leader of Science
North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027
Closing date
17 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1.A
Curiculum Leader of Science job summary
Curriculum Leader of Science - Job Advert
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1.A (Meridian Trust Payscale)
Hours: Core school hours
North Cambridge Academy (part of Meridian Trust) is looking to appoint a Curriculum Leader of Science. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experience Science Teacher ready to step into middle leadership or an existing Head of Science seeking a new challenge in a forward-thinking school.
You will play a key role in leading a dedicated team of teachers across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Your strong leadership skills will ensure high standards of teaching are met at all times and create a positive learning environment for the curriculum team. As Head of Science you will work closely with SLT to drive forward attainment and progress of students in Science.
We understand the value of students’ personal development and enable this through access to an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities. We are proud of the education that we offer to our young people.
Professional Learning
- Science networks across our family of schools which offer rich and meaningful collaboration with colleagues across the trust
- Plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share ideas.
- Coaching through expert curriculum leaders
The opportunity
- To lead on the delivery of the curriculum area and monitor the quality of teaching practices across the curriculum.
- Be able to professionally support the development of subject teachers, contributing to their continued success and growth.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of all students to ensure they are prepared for upcoming exams. Reporting students’ progress to parents and offering support where required.
- Be the voice of expressing views, concerns and interests to the Senior Leadership team.
- Proactively inform subject teachers of any changes to the curriculum.
The ideal candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Dynamic educator who can deliver engaging lessons to inspire pupils of all abilities
- Excellent classroom practitioner and ability to build strong, meaningful relationships.
- Experience of providing subject knowledge to students and teachers.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
- Proven experience in driving improvement and building a high-expectation team focused on teaching, learning and achievement
About North Cambridge Academy
Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.
Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma-Informed School.
The school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 20am11 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th November - 9am
Interviews will be held on: shortly after the advert is closed
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About North Cambridge Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 687 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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