Science Teacher
Northampton Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE) ULT Teachers' Pay Range
Science Teacher job summary
Worried what you will be asked at interview?
Well don’t, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.
Worried about where to park on your interview day?
Well don’t, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.
Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?
Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.
Want a morning or afternoon free from school so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?
Well, come and join us. This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our science faculty. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to play a significant part within a dedicated and supportive team. You will be working in and making significant contributions to a team that is committed to continually raising standards. We are a large faculty with a range of subject specialists and two full time technicians to support practical learning in the classroom.
Why Science at Northampton Academy?
STEM Programme that spans from Yr7 - Yr 13 with lots of innovative and exciting opportunities.
Brilliant facilities with a new suite of science labs that came online in September 2025.
Students with a real passion to study science.
Get to work with colleagues with a real depth and breadth of experience
Fully resourced KS3/KS4 Curriculum
Over-subscribed 6th form classes in all 3 Sciences
Efficient department in terms of ordering scientific equipment and planning lessons with shared teachers
Well-equipped with IT to allow for effective teaching and class demos (e.g. Using our school surfaces to project a demo to the class)
Opportunity to run paid intervention across all key stages
Access to subject specialists and many other schools across UL to help with PD and shared resources
Large social office space for PPA/break times with lots of natural daylight
Regular departmental masterclasses that focus on T&L in Science and improving pedagogy
Need to have fun in science… - Work as a team and socialise.
The post is being advertised with a closing date of 5th May 2026; however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.
United Learning's pledge to all our academy teachers is that by working for us, you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
More pay:
- We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
- Cash towards medical treatment.
- Generous staff discount scheme
More time:
- Three extra INSET days for planning
- At least one personal day a year
and more support:
- Great training for your career
- Exceptional curriculum resources
- Support for your wellbeing
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Wendy Butler, Head of Science - w.butler@northampton-academy.org
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Northampton Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1719 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northampton Academy website
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Tolerance and Integrity.
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools.
Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support'.
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