Head of Science

Cobham Free School, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,075.00 - £50,470.00 Annually (Actual) TLR Allowance £5,500 pa Membership of LGPS

Head of Science job summary

Cobham Free School wish to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic individual as a Head of Science. The position is full or part time (4 days a week) commencing in the Autumn Term 2025, and has become available as our current department head is relocating after ten successful years of leading the department.

The Science Department is a supportive team of 5 experienced science teachers with various specialties who are assisted by two highly skilled science technicians. In addition, the science department has 5 fully equipped laboratories and a science studio with all the resources necessary for practical learning. In our latest public examination result, the Department achieved a pass rate which was significantly higher than the national average at GCSE level. Our A-level cohort is small allowing for personalised teaching and all three sciences are a popular choice at A level.

We would most welcome applications from individuals seeking their first subject leadership role or those looking for a refreshing change.

As a school we are able to offer:

• A strong vision based on innovation and best practice from the state and private sector;

• A real commitment to Continuous Professional Development;

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about education and welcome ideas;

• Small class sizes of up to 26 pupils at KS3/4, in a happy and busy environment where pupils behave well and enjoy their learning;

• Small tutorial groups at A level taught in superb new accommodation;

• Shorter term times and holidays generally aligned to independent sector;

• A friendly, supportive environment where all staff and pupils are known to each other.

Visits are warmly welcomed, we would love to show you our school. Please contact the school office or jobs@cobhamfreeschool.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Cobham Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant
pre employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Cobham Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 948 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cobham Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cobham-free-school

A publicly funded school for pupils aged 4-18 in the heart of Cobham

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