Head of Science

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a Head of Science. Full Time, Permanent. Salary - MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) plus TLR 1B £12,518. Start date - September 2026. Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12 noon.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are looking for a Head of Science for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to lead the growing Science department in this flagship new school in Aylesbury, with opportunity to bring ideas and contribute to the continued development of the curriculum, culture and ethos of the school and department as it enters its fifth year of operation in 2026-27.

Opened in September 2022 to 180 year 7 students, the school will grow by each year of entry until full in 2027-28, and so new members of the team are required to support our next cohort. Located at the heart of the Kingsbrook Estate in Aylesbury, the school boasts state of the art facilities across the mainstream school and a purpose-built Inclusion Unit for children with additional Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills, a commitment to character education and raising student achievement and excited about supporting and contributing to the continuous school improvement. The role will offer an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to raising standards and improving outcomes for young people.

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or by telephone [contact hidden], who will be happy to help.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 18. Education phase: Secondary school. School size: 569 pupils enrolled. Age range: 11 to 18.

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