Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking an ambitious, inspirational and talented Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science to join our thriving Science Faculty. This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner to take the next step in their leadership journey within a supportive and forward-thinking academy.

As part of the successful Meridian Trust, Stamford Welland Academy is on an exciting improvement journey. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education, raising aspirations, and ensuring every student achieves their full potential. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that every young person deserves access to an exceptional science education.

About the role:

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR (£3651)

Working alongside the Curriculum Leader of Science, you will play a key role in driving excellence across the department. You will support curriculum development, teaching and learning, assessment, and student outcomes while helping to inspire both colleagues and students alike.

This role would suit:

• An experienced Science teacher looking to take their first step into middle leadership.
• An existing middle leader seeking a new challenge within a supportive and ambitious school.
• A practitioner with a passion for curriculum development and improving outcomes for all learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom teacher with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.
• Is passionate about Science and committed to raising standards.
• Has the drive and ambition to contribute to the continued development of the Science Faculty.
• Can support, coach and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Shares our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring every child can succeed.

About Us**

At Stamford Welland Academy every child is known, valued and supported, to achieve above and beyond their potential. We combine the best educational practices in our taught curriculum, with the character-building opportunities afforded in our parallel curriculum.

Together, our taught and parallel curriculum develop our young people and prepare them for the future and life beyond Stamford. We adopt a ‘whole child’ approach to education and we have an uncompromising commitment to offer the very best level of pastoral care.

The community ethos we have created is tangible and our staff and students describe it as being part of ‘one big family’.

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.

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.

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