The Great Schools Trust is seeking a passionate Teacher of Science to join King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner who thrives on student success, goes the extra mile, and wants to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.
About Us
King’s Hawthornes is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust in 2025. Our schools do more than deliver academic excellence – they transform lives. We are relentless in our focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring that staff are supported, developed, and valued.
With dedicated weekly CPD time, access to leading leadership programmes, and a trust-wide commitment to work-life balance, this is a place where both students and staff flourish.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Science department, working alongside a dynamic team committed to academic excellence and character development. Our ASPIRE values – Achievement, Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Endeavour – underpin everything we do.
Why Join Us?
At King’s Hawthornes, we are proud of our culture and community. In our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey, colleagues consistently praised the school:
“Amazing, supportive staff who truly act with integrity and have the best interests of the school at heart.”
“An open-door, kind culture.”
“A trust that is at the cutting edge of research.”
“I can go to my line manager with any problem, and she always offers immediate advice.”
We also offer:
Who We Are Looking For
We want an inspirational individual, either currently
training or an experienced practitioner looking for a fresh challenge and the
opportunity to progress into leadership when the time is right. The successful
candidate will demonstrate:
The department are raising standards and are a growing, close-knit team with a commitment to high standards at KS3 and 4. Lucy Grant, leader of science, is a teaching
and learning specialist with excellent subject knowledge. She is keen to fully
support the successful candidate with any scientific background or specialism.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more
details.
If you would like to visit our wonderful academy, meet Lucy
Grant and the Principal, please contact Phoebe Prenderville, details
below.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Visit Us
If you would like to visit our vibrant academy, please contact Phoebe Prenderville using the details provided below.
Safeguarding Commitment
King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Join us and help ignite creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for Science at King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes!
Phoebe Prenderville
0151 922 3798
p.prenderville@kingshawthornes.com