Teacher of Science
North Cambridge Academy, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Flexible start (April or September)
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Core school hours
We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic, committed Teacher of Science to join our Science Department at North Cambridge Academy. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the passion and drive to inspire a love of learning in our students, while becoming an expert in your field.
The Opportunity
- To work collaboratively within a vibrant department.
- To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages.
- Confidently share new ideas, during staff meetings.
- Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.
- Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.
- Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
The ideal candidate
- Has Qualified Teacher Status and a good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
- Can evidence both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
- Understands and is committed to teaching standards.
- Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
- Is an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
- Has a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach towards work.
- Has a willingness to undergo further training and development.
About North Cambridge Academy
North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly improving, expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported.
Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award.
North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here
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: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing date of this advert
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
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 689 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Cambridge Academy website
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