Director of Science
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,834.00 - £66,693.00 Annually (FTE) Leading Practitioner Scale LP8 - LP11
Director of Science job summary
Are you an ambitious and inspirational Science specialist ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Hampton Gardens is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Science to lead our dedicated team and spearhead outstanding teaching and learning across the department.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who is ready to shape the strategic direction of Science within our school and contribute to wider Trust initiatives. As part of the Hampton Academies Trust Education Team, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to influence practice beyond a single department.
Hampton Gardens is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our school is home to some of the highest-performing departments in the city, and we are proud to provide an exceptional education for our local community.
Staff wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our school and Trust values, we are committed to creating a positive, enjoyable and supportive working environment for every member of our team.
When you join Hampton Gardens, you become part of a collaborative, caring community where everyone works together to deliver the best possible educational experience for our students. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a school that invests in its people, we would be delighted to welcome you to Hampton Gardens.
As our Director of Science, you will:
- Lead, inspire and develop a committed team of Science specialists.
- Drive high quality teaching and learning from Key Stage 3 through Key Stage 5.
- Shape the curriculum and enrichment offer to ensure students are challenged, engaged and excited by Science.
- Use data intelligently to secure excellent outcomes for students of all abilities.
- Contribute to wider Trust collaboration and innovation across schools.
- Take on agreed leadership responsibilities (these are flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate).
About the Science Department:
Our Science team is a strong and growing department comprising subject leads in each discipline, both experienced and Early Career teachers and a team of skilled technicians. Hampton Gardens offers state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and excellent resources to support innovative and practical Science teaching.
We currently deliver:
- AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)
- AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- OCR A‑Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Our Key Stage 3 curriculum has been carefully designed to build strong foundations and prepare students fully for their GCSE and A‑Level pathways.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
- Is an outstanding Science teacher with experience of achieving excellent outcomes.
- Has a strong track record of leading others or driving improvement initiatives.
- Can inspire, coach and support colleagues at all levels.
- Is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Is resilient, reflective and passionate about ensuring every student thrives.
How to Apply
If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application through MyNewTerm.
- Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
- Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.
We are looking for a September 2026 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).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hampton Gardens Secondary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1264 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hampton Gardens Secondary School website
Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
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