About
Excel in Science with Proven Expertise
At HeadstartScience, our mission is to empower students with confidence and mastery in Science. With a focus on GCSE and KS3 levels, we’re driven by the belief that every student deserves exceptional guidance, practical exam strategies, and engaging lessons to unlock their full potential.
Achieve Confidence, Master Science, and Succeed
Meet the expert science educator dedicated to your academic success.
Mo Abukar
Head of Science / Lead Practitioner / Head of Chemistry – 11 years of teaching and tutoring experience
Mo is an experienced and passionate educator with over 11 years in mainstream education, currently serving as Head of Science. He has held a range of senior roles, including Lead Practitioner, Head of Chemistry, and Assistant Curriculum Leader, and has taught across several high-performing schools.
Specialising in GCSE Science (all disciplines) and A-level Chemistry, Mo has a strong track record of helping students achieve outstanding results. At Barnhill, his GCSE Triple Science class achieved an impressive 91% A*-A — a success that was recognised in a recent Ofsted report.
Before transitioning into education, Mo worked as a Drug Development Specialist, bringing valuable real-world scientific insight into the classroom.
Mo’s group tuition transformed my understanding of science, leading to top grades and newfound confidence.
Emily R.
Parent of GCSE Student