Deputy Head of Science
North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January or April 2027
Closing date
8 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £36,400 - £53,040 per annum
Additional allowances
Plus TLR2 allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Journey?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our successful Science department as Deputy Head of Science, with a start date of either January or April 2027. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring leader to make a lasting impact on student achievement, support the strategic development of the department, and help shape an exceptional Science education experience for all learners.
Working closely with the Head of Science, you will play a key role in driving high standards of teaching and learning, leading curriculum development, and supporting a talented and committed team of teachers. Applications from both full-time and part-time candidates are warmly welcomed.
🌟 About the Role
As Deputy Head of Science, you will support the leadership and continuous improvement of the Science department, with a particular focus on the development of an ambitious, engaging, and well-sequenced Key Stage 3 curriculum. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that students build strong scientific knowledge, develop a passion for the subject, and are fully prepared for success at Key Stage 4 and beyond.
The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum planning and implementation, monitor student progress and attainment, support the development of teaching practice across the department, and help drive the Academy's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. You will also play an important role in fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to fulfil their potential.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Science teacher with excellent subject knowledge, a passion for inspiring young people, and the leadership skills to support and develop others. Whether you are an experienced middle leader or an ambitious teacher looking for your next leadership challenge, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to make a significant contribution to a thriving department and wider school community.
🏫 About Us
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive school with a strong ethos built on ambition, respect, and achievement. As part of United Learning, a national group of schools, we share a commitment to bringing out the best in everyone—students and staff alike.
What the school offers its staff
💼 What We Offer: More Pay, More Time, More Support
We are proud to invest in our staff and offer a sector‑leading employment package, including:
- Sector‑leading pay – ECTs starting at £36,400
- Three additional INSET days each year dedicated to planning and development
- Health Cash Plan to support essential medical costs
- Guaranteed personal day – one paid day off annually for personal use
- Outstanding CPD with clear pathways for progression
- Wellbeing support, including counselling, legal, and financial advice
- Retail discounts through Westfield Rewards
Join us and help shape the future of our students through the power of scientific thinking, curiosity, and discovery.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About North Oxfordshire Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1004 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org
Welcome to North Oxfordshire Academy and thank you for taking an interest in developing your career with us.
For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.
The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, a national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places.
The academy offers a great training programme for students, ECTs and Schools Direct trainees who all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family.
We pride ourselves on excellent staff retention; our staff are happy and determined to encourage the very best in our students. I would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy.
Ellie Jacobs, Principal
Arranging a visit to North Oxfordshire Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org.
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