Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science

Hanley Castle High School,

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science to join us from 1 September 2026. This post is offered with a TLR 2.3 (£3,527), with specific areas of responsibility to be confirmed with the successful candidate. This job is arising as a result of an external promotion of a member of the Science team.

The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range at KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Chemistry, and to teach at KS5, would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard‑working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well‑being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.

For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section of this advert, and visit our school website.

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk. If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is 9:00 am Monday 11th May 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Centralised behaviour system
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts

Further details:

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high‑performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant’s background in relation to safeguarding.

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