Snr Asst. Headteacher Airedale Academy. Inclusion and SEND expert, leader and coach. Dad, husband, musician, runner, choir director. Views are my own
Yorkshire, UK
Joined April 2013
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Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
Thank you, Mr Hawkhead, for leading today’s assembly on protected characteristics and helping us celebrate diversity, equality and respect.
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
Today our professional learning was all about #Oracy, equipping staff with tools and strategies to help pupils confidently adapt their register to suit the audience, purpose and context.
A huge thank you to @CroftonAcademy for their support and collaboration. #OneTrustOneTeam
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
What an absolute pleasure to welcome our friends from @CroftonAcademy this afternoon. A fantastic example of #OneTrustOneTeam in action as we collaborate to drive improvement and provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils.
Start of our CPD day, focussing on Oracy. All children, but especially disadvantaged children, need to be able to articulate themselves properly! This is life changing stuff. @AiredaleAcad #aspire #succeed #lifechances
Great day of two halves. Firstly, exploring inclusive strategy and provision at the indomitable Darton Academy. Then, straight down the M62 for open evening at @AiredaleAcad where all of #teamairedale came together to show off our record breaking school to prospective Y7 pupils!
A privilege to work here - what a team!!
Today we celebrate! The class of 2026 have achieved the strongest GCSE results in the academy’s history and placed us in the top 2% of most improved schools nationally (based on 2025 data). We could not be more proud of you all #TeamAiredale #HardWorkPaysOff
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What a place to be!
Singers belting, top notch dancing, inflatables bouncing, food sizzling, the whole place buzzing with energy. What an EPIC way to close out a phenomenal year at Airedale Academy. Pure joy from start to finish. #TeamAiredale #AiredaleLive
When you've 5 minutes to spare, do the Macarena (I dare?)
Sports Day at Airedale Academy was unforgettable. From relays to tug of war (and yes… the Macarena!), every moment was full of teamwork, laughter and amazing effort. Proud of everyone! 🌟 #TeamAiredale #MakingMemories
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
1 Trust, 9 schools, honouring 1 legend: Rob Burrow.
A brilliant day at Airedale Academy celebrating his legacy at the Castleford Trust Annual Rob Burrow Varsity Tournament. Proud to stand together, play together, and pay tribute to a man whose courage unites us all.
So proud of our girls! National Champions!!!
🏆 Congratulations to our Year 8 Girls Rugby Team on becoming National Champions! An incredible achievement and a testament to your hard work, determination and teamwork. We are so proud of you all! 🏉👏 #NationalChampions #GirlsRugby #ProudSchool #teamairedale
What a team! #ontheup
A fantastic evening of tailored professional learning focused on refining and elevating our classroom practice. Grateful for a staff team who never stop striving for better outcomes for our pupils. #neverstoplearning
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
A fantastic evening of tailored professional learning focused on refining and elevating our classroom practice. Grateful for a staff team who never stop striving for better outcomes for our pupils. #neverstoplearning
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
Tickets for our Summer Show "We Will Rock You" are now on sale!
#CHSSumerShow #WeloveQueen #WeWillRockYou
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
Tickets are now on sale for our #ChristmasExtravaganza2025!! Join us for an evening of fun, music, dance and Christmas spirit, full of glitz, sparkle and glamour!
Tickets are just £3 and includes a programme and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
#CHSShow
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
We are delighted to invite Year 6 students, parents and carers to our #OpenEvening on Thursday 2nd October from 5.00pm. We can't wait to welcome you to #TeamCarleton and show you around!
Joshua Hawkhead MA | NPQSL | FCCT retweeted
Too many highlights to mention - our #TeamCarleton cast for #LittleShopofHorrors have done us proud - here are just a few of the fantastic singing performances from tonight’s show!
#talent
Delighted to be at NASEN live 2025! Lots of amazing speakers and workshops, exhibitors, and networking opportunities to take back and implement. #nasenlive #SEND #Inclusionchampions
Happy to announce that I have been awarded Fellowship status at @CharteredColl Really proud to be part of this superb organisation. #teaching #leadership #fellowship #FCCT – at Pontefract, England