Curriculum Leader – Science

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Core school hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Leader to join Sharnbrook Academy (part of Meridian Trust) which places valuing colleagues at the heart of what we do.

Sharnbrook is an exceptional place to learn and work. We are an ambitious, forward thinking and fully inclusive community school, located in beautiful rural Bedfordshire. Our values guide our decision making, and central to all that we do is our mission is to ensure that all students achieve their academic and personal potential to reach destinations of purpose and choice. Our motto of ‘excellence, care and opportunity for all’ encapsulates our approach towards this aim.

Our students benefit from an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum taught in impressive, specialist facilities. Students are well taught by highly knowledgeable subject experts, and supported by expert support staff. ‘Team Sharnbrook’ work together, in partnership with families, to ensure that every young person is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We expect students to excel, and ensure that they feel safe and happy in school, so that this expectation is realised. We understand the value of students’ personal development, and enable this through access to an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities and a comprehensive personal development curriculum. We are proud of the education that we offer to our young people, and would be delighted to welcome you to the academy to learn more about us. 

You will be joining a team of 150+ Science colleagues across our family of schools with plenty of opportunities to collaborate and share ideas.

You will play a key role in leading the curriculum team and providing class teachers with expert subject knowledge and leadership. 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.

Our subject offer:

Professional Learning

• Powerful Science networks which offer rich and meaningful collaboration with colleagues across the trust 
• Coaching through expert curriculum directors
• Dedicated Science INSET and termly twilight bespoke subject professional learning which is timetabled on the meeting calendar
• Opportunity to attend and contribute to Science CPD via Science Learning East

Career progression

• Opportunities to contribute to trust curriculum and pedagogy development and lead cross-trust projects

Curriculum and enrichment

• Shared ‘best of everyone’ curriculum and resourcing which empowers teachers to hone their craft whilst reducing workload burden
• Range of trust organised enrichment opportunities to inspire and nurture our Scientists; celebrating our wonderful students and the diversity across our family of schools

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
•  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.   

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: 30/01/2026

Interviews will be held on: 10/02/2026

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.