About this Role

Job overview 

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.2

Hours: Core school hours 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Second in Charge of Science to join Nene Park Academy! You will play a key role in assisting in the leadership of the science department and providing class teachers with expert subject knowledge. Your wealth of experience and knowledge will provide valuable support and guidance to promote a positive learning environment within the curriculum team.  

The opportunity 

• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject, with a KS5 focus and foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.
• Support the Curriculum Area Lead on the delivery of the specific subject area, monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching practice across the subject.
• Ensure all subject teachers are informed of changes to curriculum and pedagogical developments at both local and national level.
• Support in the monitoring and evaluating of the progress of all students ensuring that they are appropriately taught and prepared for all external exams
• Oversee the reporting of students' progress to parents ensuring that parents are informed of issues affecting the progress of their child and supporting teachers with any issues that arise.

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 Nene Park Academy

Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted ‘pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,’ and that ‘trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.’ 

Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments – accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world. 

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: 8am Monday 1^st June 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.