Curiculum Leader of Science

North Cambridge Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cambridge Academy in Cambridge is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Science to drive high standards across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will lead a dedicated team, model excellent pedagogy and work with SLT to raise attainment and progress in Science.

You will support subject teachers, monitor curriculum delivery and ensure readiness for exams while promoting pupil development through extracurricular opportunities and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Dynamic educator

Engaging lessons

Strong communication

Relationship building

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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/.

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.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th November - 9am

Interviews will be held on: shortly after the advert is closed