27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    February 2026

  • Closing date

    8 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 December 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 11 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

Possibility of TLR for 2nd in Department for a suitably experienced candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Maths Department to cover maternity leave from February to December 2026 in a team-orientated school, graded as ‘Good’ in all categories (Ofsted March 2024).

There is the possibility of a TLR role in the form of 2nd in Department for a suitably experienced candidate.

Our Mathematics Department is a stimulating and exciting environment. It has grown in strength with the current team and we are looking for a passionate and forward-thinking individual who will help build on the success of the department. Our vacancy would suit a teacher who is looking for the next step in their career under the direction of a conscientious Head of Department.

The successful candidate will be someone with a passion for their subject, who has excellent subject knowledge, and who will inspire and actively assist in the further development of Mathematics within the school. Applications are welcomed from both ECT’s and experienced practitioners.


What the school offers its staff

At The Bicester School we pride ourselves on having successfully created an ethos that is nurturing, but challenging, and fully inclusive to all staff and students.

  • All staff have access to a 24/7/365 confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access to specialist telephone counselling.
  • Annual flu vaccination vouchers are available for staff who are not eligible through the NHS.
  • Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
  • Eye Health Policy


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

The Bicester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance KCSIE.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Job Description - Teacher.pdf - 481 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Bicester School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1198 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
The Bicester School website
Email address
hr@thebicesterschool.org.uk
Phone number
01869 243331
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The Bicester School is an 11-18 school, graded as Good in all categories by Ofsted in June 2018. Our GCSE results are above the national average and our Progress 8 score is positive. On the 1 August 2015, we became an Academy, joining the Activate Learning group, a well-respected provider of specialist UTC and sixth form education in the Oxfordshire region.

Arranging a visit to The Bicester School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@thebicesterschool.org.uk.

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