Teacher of Science

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

to commence January 2026

Ideally this is a full-time position, however part-time will be considered

Blessed George Napier is a popular, over-subscribed, Catholic School in Banbury with an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school… enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their physical and mental well-being… and study an ambitious curriculum.” OFSTED, November 2022

This is an exciting opportunity to join our extremely successful Science Department where students are confident, well-mannered and keen to succeed. Able to motivate and inspire students through excellent subject knowledge, you will be comfortable teaching engaging and challenging Science lessons with creativity and enthusiasm.

The ability to teach A-level Physics is desirable and you should be passionate about your subject and fully committed to improving the outcomes for all our pupils.

We are in an exciting period of growth within the school and our newly built science classrooms are now open in support of this.

Our people are at the heart of our success and in return we offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with an outstanding and supportive team.
• Excellent CPD and leadership opportunities.
• Commitment to employee health and wellbeing, including a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Entry into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate an empathy for, and understanding of, the Catholic Christian ethos of the school.

If you have any questions or if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Anita Reed, Subject Leader for Science: aree9413@bgn.oxon.sch.uk or call us on 01295 264216.

Safeguarding screening, including online searches, will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.

BGN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and to upholding fundamental British Values. We expect all our employees to share this commitment. The post will require an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

BGN IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS AND TO UPHOLDING FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES.
WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. THIS POST WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

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 Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 908 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-george-napier-catholic-school-and-sixth-form

Blessed George Napier is the only Catholic Secondary School in North Oxfordshire and are held in high regard across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. We are popular, over-subscribed, with an
excellent reputation for both academic achievement and student welfare.

“Pupils are keen to be part of this thoughtful and inclusive school …. enjoying learning and showing kindness are part of everyday life… Pupils talk positively about the support provided for their
physical and mental well-being …. and study an ambitious curriculum.”

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