Assistant Curriculum Leader of Humanities at North Cambridge Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/NCA/87623

Location

Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2JF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.1

Closing Date

9:00am, 4th Mar 2026

Start Date

September 2026 or earlier

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Shortly after advert closes

Interview Date(s) Shortly after advert closes

About this Role

Assistant Curriculum Leader of Humanities.

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2.1

Hours: Core school hours

We have an exciting, unique opportunity for an inspirational and ambitious candidate to join our Humanities team as Assistant Curriculum Leader. You will be an experienced qualified teacher with excellent subject knowledge. You will play a key role in assisting the Curriculum Leader of Humanities and providing valuable support as well as expert subject knowledge to the Humanities team. Your commitment to promoting a positive learning environment will benefit the wider curriculum team and ensure high standards of teaching are met at all times.

The opportunity

- Provide valuable and professional support to the Curriculum 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 and good educational background.

- Excellent classroom practitioner and ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with students and colleagues.

- Experience of providing subject knowledge to students and teachers.

- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013. 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 and valued, and that every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that 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: Wednesday 4th March - 9am

Interviews will be held on: shortly after closing date of this advert

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.