Assistant Head of Science
Overview
Required to start 1st September 2026.
Full time, permanent.
MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
We are looking for an Assistant Head of Science to join our successful and experienced Science team
- You will support the Head of Science to support the achievement of our young people
- You will lead, manage and be responsible for curriculum developments and all aspects of curriculum provision.
- You will be ambitious for yourself, for the science department and our students, ensuring all students achieve their full potential.
- You will be a science specialist who can demonstrate a student-centred passion for their subject, achieving excellent outcomes for all, across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
- You will set exceptionally high standards in all you do.
- You will plan and deliver innovative and challenging lessons that will inspire our students to become articulate, curious, imaginative, capable and productive members of our society, as well as delivering assemblies, liaising with parents and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in all they do.
- Ideally the candidate will have experience of teaching A level Physics.
This is an exciting time in our school’s development, and our recent full Ofsted inspection highlighted our true community school’s ethos and relational approaches to helping young people achieve their full potential.
We can offer you a teaching post in a vibrant 11-18 comprehensive school on the beautiful north Cornwall coast. You will be well-supported to innovate, and will be expected to maintain high professional standards at all times.
At Budehaven we are committed to the safeguarding; the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For further information please contact:
Mrs Clare Brown at the school or download the relevant forms below:
Tel: 01288 353271
Email: clare.brown@budehaven.cornwall.sch.uk
Deadline for applications: noon on Monday 23rd March 2026
with interviews taking place week commencing 30th March 2026.
Visits to the school in advance are encouraged.
Job Pack Download
Assistant Head of Science - Job Pack (PDF)
Location
Budehaven Community School
Valley Road
Bude
South West
EX23 8DQ
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Application Forms
Teaching Post Application Form .docx - Teaching Post Application Form .pdf