Head of Science
Required for September 2025
Location: Poole Dorset, BH15 4BQ
Salary: Competitive - United Learning Pay Scale
Contract: Permanent / Full time role
We are seeking a Head of Science to lead an established team. The right candidate will combine leadership with excellent classroom practices and have the passion and commitment to ensure the continuous improvement of students and staff within the Science department. As the Head of Science, you will have access to a range of professional development tools for you and your team. This role would suit a candidate with ambitions to become a future senior leader.
We are focused on improving our drive to encourage every student to strive to achieve the very best they can be.
If you share our ambition and are an outstanding classroom practitioner, it’s an exciting time to join the academy.
You will have the opportunity to work with a staff team that is supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the best for our students. Alongside this, it is projected that Cornerstone will continue to see a significant increase in student numbers, leading to further opportunities for all.
As part of a cluster you will also benefit from being able to work closely with colleagues across five United Learning secondary academies in Bournemouth and Poole, and the potential to become a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) or Lead Practitioner.
For information about this exciting opportunity and to apply please visit
or United Learning Careers website
Please note we do not accept CV’s
If you have any questions or would like a tour of the academy, please contact Samantha Arnold HR Manager on arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 17th April at 12pm (noon)
Interview date: Thursday 24th April
Please be available for interview on the date detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Thursday 17th April if you have been successfully shortlisted
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.