Teacher of Science
North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD10 days remaining to apply
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Science job summary
Ignite curiosity. Spark discovery. Shape the next generation of scientists.
If you believe science should be exciting, empowering, and full of wonder, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. We are looking for an inspiring Teacher of Science for a January 2027 start, who can bring the subject to life through practical investigation, real-world applications, and the thrill of scientific discovery.
Whether you are an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge, we would love to hear from you.
🌟 About the Role
We are seeking a passionate teacher who can nurture scientific thinking and help every student achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellent, engaging classroom practice
- Hold high expectations for progress, behaviour, and achievement
- Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for science education
- Possess strong subject knowledge across the science curriculum
- Inspire, motivate, and support students of all abilities to think like scientists
- Contribute to the continued development of a dynamic and ambitious Science department
🏫 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, both students and staff alike.
💼 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, above national scales, with 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. If you are passionate about science education and eager to share your love of science, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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
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 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
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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
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