Assistant Headteacher - Science

Jack Hunt Academy · Peterborough, East of England

Assistant Headteacher - Science at Jack Hunt Academy, based in Peterborough, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Peterborough, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
19 Oct 2026
Sector
Science & Pharmaceutical

Reference 1f127f513148129b985a815c987c531b6ba9da2d

About the role

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER - SCIENCE (L17 - L21)

Are you an experienced Head of Science with a proven track record of raising academic standards? Are you looking for the next step in your career & wanting to be a senior leader? Do you believe in the values of Hard Work, Integrity & Kindness? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Required for January 2027, Jack Hunt Academy (JHA) is seeking an experienced & ambitious Science leader to join our SLT and lead our Science team into the next stage in their development.

Science is a very popular subject at JHA and we run GCSE triple and combined courses at KS4. Science is at the heart of our 6th Form offer with A level Biology, Chemistry & Physics; we also run Applied Science.

You will be a full member of our experienced and successful SLT, playing a key role in all strategic & operational aspects of the school. You will have whole school responsibilities alongside Science that will be discussed at the interview stage.

JHA is a highly popular, large comprehensive school in central Peterborough. JHA is oversubscribed and has an excellent local reputation. We are proud to be part of Keys Academies Trust and we have very strong links with the local community. We have an excellent Professional Learning programme and your development as a leader is very important to us.

If you want to make a major contribution to improving the life chances of our amazing students, then we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours:

This appointment is for 5 days per week

Benefits:

Exceptional in-house CPD programme to enhance Career Development

Life Assurance

Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox.

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

On-site flu vaccinations every Autumn

Free on-site car parking

If you wish to have a conversation with the Headteacher and/or arrange a visit to JHA, please contact the Head’s PA via [email removed]

Application form and further details available on the Trust website: www.keystrust.org/vacancies

The Governing Body of Jack Hunt Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date: Monday 19th October at 9.00am

Interview & Selection process: Thursday 22 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates invited for interview. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Reference: 1f127f513148129b985a815c987c531b6ba9da2d · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via Jack Hunt Academy

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