Teacher of Science

North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full and part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,400 - £53,040 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start Date: September 2026 • Full-time or Part-time

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 who can bring the subject to life—whether through hands‑on experiments, big questions about the world, or the thrill of scientific problem‑solving. 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 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

🏫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 – 5% 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.

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

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NOA recruitment pack- Teacher of Science 2026.pdf - 1.62 MB (opens in new tab)

About North Oxfordshire Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1023 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Oxfordshire Academy website
• Email address: emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-oxfordshire-academy

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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