Assistant Head of Science (any specialism)

This position is full time, permanent and to commence in September 2026

TLR £5,861 (additional remuneration may be available for the right candidate)

Our School is a popular school for students aged 11-18 with approximately 1000 students on roll including a thriving sixth form. We are situated in a highly desirable location in Buckinghamshire in the Aylesbury Vale area with a wide range of available amenities. To complement the surrounding rural location, the school is well placed for commuting to London with an excellent rail service, we are also well served by the M40 which directly links to Oxford.

The Science department is a strong and passionate department, who are dedicated to delivering scientific concepts and skills to young people so that they can gain the confidence to critically question and evaluate the world around them. We believe that students should be guided to think deeply in their science lessons, and all year groups are expected to communicate their ideas and what they have learned through extended written responses to thought provoking questions. Science here is relevant, current and innovative, and our staff deliver our bespoke curriculum which equips our students to be lifelong learners.

Scientific enquiry and practical work runs deeply throughout our curriculum, and students will be expected to complete Required Practicals and write them up in a scientific way at all key stage levels.  Feedback to students is regular and consistent, with an expectation that they, the students, respond to feedback in order to improve their knowledge.

We’re looking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Head of Science who can inspire our exceptional students and alongside our Head of Science, drive them forward to achieve even better results.

You will need to have a strong subject knowledge and be able to teach students of all abilities and ages including sixth form. As well as this you will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills and have the enthusiasm and energy to join a high performing team striving for excellence.

We can offer you:

-A dedicated and talented team of practitioners with a strong leader

-A strong commitment to your own professional development

-The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust where best practice is shared.

If you would like more information on this vacancy please contact Helen Doubler asap via email at helendoubler@appleteachers.com or on 07867654459. The school will interview as soon as they receive a strong application.