We are looking to appoint a Director of Science to join us at an exciting time as Hampton Gardens continues its journey to become an outstanding school. It is likely that you already hold a position of responsibility within your department and are ready to make the move to into a role with leadership responsibility. We are looking to appoint the best person for this position; therefore, the exact areas of additional responsibility will be open for negotiation.
The role of the Science Department is to work hard to ensure that all students feel safe, secure in their learning striving to achieve academic excellence. The ethos is such that there will be a continuous drive for improvement and as a result we will continuously evaluate and develop the pastoral provision during the school’s expansion over the coming years.
The team currently consists of a Head of Biology, Head of Physics and Head of Chemistry. In addition, there are 6 teaching members of staff and 3 Science Technicians. Hampton Gardens provides state of the art facilities for staff to refine and enhance their practice whilst delivering an outstanding Science curriculum.
The Department has developed the Key Stage 3 curriculum to develop and prepare students for the Key Stage 4 Science options. We currently offer AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy), AQA GCSE Physics, AQA GCSE Biology and AQA GCSE Chemistry. At Key Stage 5 we currently run OCR A Level Physics, OCR A Level Biology and OCR A Level Chemistry.
We are looking for a September 2025 appointment and would welcome visits if you wish to tour the school prior to application. To arrange a visit please contact the HR Team in the first instance at jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
AGENCY APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).