Head of Key Stage Three Science
Hawkley Hall High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers' Pay Scales
Additional allowances
TLR2A
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hawkley Hall High School is seeking to appoint a passionate and drivenTeacher of Science with responsibility for Key Stage 3. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to lead the development of our KS3 Science curriculum and make a real impact on student progress and engagement.
We are a high-performing, oversubscribed school with a strong ethos of collaboration, continuous improvement, and a “can-do” culture. As part of The Rowan Learning Trust, we are committed to providing a world-class education and investing in the professional development of our staff.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent classroom teaching skills and a strong track record of student achievement.
- Is enthusiastic about Science and can inspire students across all abilities.
- Can lead curriculum development and quality assurance at KS3.
- Is committed to professional growth and supporting others to develop.
- Has the ability to analyse data and implement effective intervention strategies.
- Ideally has a specialism in Physics
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and forward-thinking Science faculty.
- Bespoke CPD opportunities and leadership development.
- Access to excellent facilities and resources.
- A collaborative and inclusive school culture.
Further details about the role
Visits and Interviews
School visits are welcomed and can be arranged this week by contacting Charlotte Harrison (PA to the Headteacher) at c.harrison@hhhs.net or 01942 204640.
Please note: Interviews will be taking place during half term on Thursday 29th May 2025.
For further information, including the job description, person specification and application form for this position, please see the recruitment pack attached below.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@hhhs.net
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawkley Hall High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawkley Hall High School website
- Email address
- c.harrison@hhhs.net
- Phone number
- 01942 204640
We are an 11 – 16 mixed comprehensive of around 1000 students and 150 staff situated to the west of Wigan. We are a community of students, staff, parents and governors with a common goal. We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.
We are proud of our positive, caring ethos based on a set of expectations we call ‘The Hawkley Way’ which has a fundamental principle at its heart; the principle of mutual respect. The students themselves coined the phrase in our code of conduct, ”Treat other people with respect to be respected in turn”. We believe this principle is essential for our happy and successful school community.
Hawkley Hall is a special place which has the highest expectations of our students ensuring that they achieve their potential. As an outstanding school, with National Support School and National Teaching School Status, our students and staff are provided with extensive opportunities.
Our success is built on core values of mutual respect as well as a clear understanding of the conditions required for effective learning. We have sustained our success because the following foundations are in place:
clear expectations of effort and behaviour
highly effective pastoral support
a culture of academic success and progress
high quality teaching
effective opportunities for student leadership to be developed
excellent buildings and resources that enhance learning
a broad and balanced curriculum
Our commitment to providing the best possible education means we are never satisfied and are always looking for opportunities to improve. We place high value on development and research and as a result we attract the best teachers and support staff.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into school so you can appreciate the Hawkley Way.
Arranging a visit to Hawkley Hall High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.harrison@hhhs.net.
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