Teacher of Science

Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,046.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science job summary

Contract : Fixed term - 1st January 2027 until 25th March 2027

Salary: £32,916 - £51,046

Start Date: 01 January 2027

Role

Matthew Arnold School is a thriving and inclusive school on the outskirts of Oxford seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science from 01 January 2027 to cover paternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking to further develop their career. We teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology, with consistently strong GCSE outcomes and successful A Level courses. Our commitment is to provide every student with an exceptional education that enables them to achieve their full potential.

Join us and help inspire the next generation of scientists!

School

Matthew Arnold School is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with over 1,300 students, serving communities across west Oxford. We are proud of our high standards, strong academic outcomes and commitment to inclusion, particularly in supporting disadvantaged students to succeed. Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, excellent professional development opportunities through the Acer Trust, and a comprehensive induction programme for Early Career Teachers.

Role

You will teach Science across Key Stages 3 to 5, delivering engaging and challenging lessons that enable all students to achieve their full potential. You will also take responsibility for a tutor group and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching Science across a range of ages and abilities, including GCSE and A Level.
• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge students.
• Monitoring, assessing and supporting student progress.
• Contributing to the development of departmental schemes of work and teaching resources.
• Supporting enrichment activities and initiatives that promote Science within and beyond the classroom.
• Promoting high standards of behaviour, achievement and student welfare.

Requirements

• Degree in a Science with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience teaching Science in a secondary school setting, including teaching placements.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the Science curriculum.
• Ability to inspire, engage and effectively support students of all abilities while delivering excellent outcomes.
• A collaborative approach, commitment to professional development, and genuine enthusiasm for Science education.

How to Apply:

Please complete the application form on My New Term. For further inquiries, contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.

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

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.

About Matthew Arnold School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Matthew Arnold School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matthew-arnold-school-oxford

Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.

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