Curriculum Leader – Job Advert

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1A

Hours: Core school hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curriculum Leader to join North Cambridge Academy! 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.

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 Curriculum Lead and 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: 27/04/2026

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.