Assistant Subject Leader at North Cambridge Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/NCA/21818
  Location
Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 27th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Shortly after this adverts is closed.
   Interview Date(s)           Shortly after this adverts is closed.
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About this Role

Assistant Subject Leader – Job Advert 

Job overview 

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1

Hours: Core school hours 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Subject Leader to join North Cambridge Academy! You will assist the Subject Leader provide valuable support to the subject team by providing expert subject knowledge. Your commitment to promoting a positive learning environment will benefit the wider curriculum team and support the high quality teaching you will provide the students.  

The opportunity  

    • Provide valuable support to the Subject Leader on the delivery of specific subject knowledge. 
    • Assist performance management of subject teachers and provide professional development support where required 
    • Ensure all curriculum changes are communicated effectively.  
    • Monitor and evaluate the progression of students and ensure they are appropriately taught and prepared for all external examinations. 

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 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 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 27th April 2026

Interviews will be held on:   Shortly after this advert is closed.

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. 

 


Contact Details

  HR Officer
  01223491538
  recruitment@northcambridgeacademy.org


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