4 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    20 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 October 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 2c (£8913)

Curriculum Leader of Science job summary

About this Role

Vacancy for Curriculum Leader of Science at Stamford Welland Academy

Salary - MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c (£8913)

Hours - 1.0 FTE

Start date - January 2027

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and inspirational Curriculum Leader of Science to lead our Science department and help drive the continued development of teaching, learning and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an existing curriculum leader looking for a new challenge. You will have the passion and leadership skills to inspire both students and colleagues, creating a culture in which high expectations, curiosity and ambition are at the heart of Science.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide strong and inspirational leadership for Science.
  • Develop and deliver an engaging, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
  • Promote consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
  • Support, challenge and develop colleagues within the department.
  • Use assessment effectively to identify priorities and improve student outcomes.
  • Foster a genuine enthusiasm for Science amongst students.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the academy to support whole-school priorities.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is an excellent and enthusiastic classroom practitioner.
  • Has a strong knowledge and passion for Science.
  • Demonstrates high expectations for every student.
  • Has the ability to motivate, support and inspire colleagues.
  • Is committed to professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Shares our ambition to ensure every student can achieve their potential.

About Stamford Welland Academy

Stamford Welland Academy is a school committed to ensuring every student achieves their academic potential while developing into a confident, well-rounded young person. Our curriculum is designed to secure strong outcomes while providing students with the wider experiences and personal development opportunities they need for their future.

Our values of Aspiration, Resilience and Understanding are at the heart of our school culture. We place great importance on high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care and positive relationships, creating a friendly, purposeful and welcoming school community.

We believe in educating the whole child. Our taught curriculum is complemented by a parallel curriculum that provides opportunities for students to develop their character, confidence and skills, preparing them for life beyond school.

We look forward to receiving your application,

Vicky Lloyd

Headteacher

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 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.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th October 2026, noon

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd October 2026

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

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

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 social media checks.

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.

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About Stamford Welland Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
648 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Stamford Welland Academy joined the Meridian family of schools in 2014. In September 2021 we were inspected by Ofsted and judged to be ‘Good’ overall where ‘Leaders have high ambitions for what pupils can achieve’.

Stamford has train lines that service Peterborough, Leicester & Cambridge.

We are an ever-expanding secondary school with admissions increasing in every year group each year. The confidence that the community has in our excellent pastoral care and quality of teaching means that we are growing at a rapid rate within the Stamford community.

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