Teacher of Science
Kingsthorpe College, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HRThis job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 2025
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Chemistry, Science
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS – Plus £2,000 Recruitment Bonus
Teacher of Science job summary
Teacher of Science
At Kingsthorpe College, we are passionate about empowerment. In fact, it is central to everything we do to remove barriers, level the playing field, and open up a world of opportunities for our brilliant students, staff and communities.
We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and innovative Teacher of Science to join our welcoming science team and help drive forward further developments in the curriculum, while at the same time being a central part of #TeamKC’s empowerment of students, giving access to a breadth of inclusive educational and enrichment experiences.
Why join us:
- We invest in and support our aspirant and highly skilled staff, making it easy to access opportunities for continued professional development
- Our safe and nurturing environment enables staff to thrive
- We are a collaborative team working across the school and with wider Trust colleagues – sharing ideas, spreading best practice, supporting and challenging, and bringing out our very best
- Our faculty consistently beats national performance indicators year on year
The role:
- Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that motivate students
- Teach science across KS3, 4 and 5. Whilst a chemistry specialism is preferred, we would consider any specialism for the right candidate.
- Collaborate with colleagues to drive continuous improvement across the school and wider Orbis Education Trust.
About us:
- Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with approximately 1,400 students on roll (200 students post 16)
- Graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in December 2019, we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey from good to Great. During a recent interim inspection, inspectors noted significant improvements since their previous visit, highlighting high expectations of pupils, strong pupil progress, our safe and secure learning environment, and enriched curriculum. They also praised Trust and school leadership.
- With our trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.
The position is open for January 2026 start. (Applications from ECTs are welcomed as are applicants wanting part time working)
To apply for this role please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2025-KC-29242
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday, 7th July 2025. Interview dates week commencing 7th July 2025.
If you have any queries, please contact the school.
t: 01604 716106
Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsthorpe College Safeguarding Policy is available to download in the 'Policies' area of our website.
About Kingsthorpe College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsthorpe College website
Kingsthorpe College is the kind of school which is dedicated to ensuring that we make a difference, in any way that we can, to both our community and our young people. We are passionate about providing opportunities for all our students to achieve artistic, athletic and academic excellence. We very much believe that our role is to help develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. In addition to ensuring that all our young people achieve their potential in these areas, there is also a genuine commitment to respect for individuals which is demonstrated in the daily life of the College.
One of the first things you notice when you walk into the College is how friendly everybody is to each other – how frequently people smile, take an interest in other people, and find something positive and encouraging to say. We always take the time to celebrate success.
For us, high quality relationships are at the heart of everything that we do. We want our young people to be happy, confident, curious, and resilient learners. We know that this can only happen if relationships, built on trust and mutual respect, are central to all aspects of our work. We believe that when young people feel safe and secure, everything is possible, and we promise to do our utmost to make sure that we unlock the potential in everyone.
All we can ask from our students is that they do their best, and we value hard work, determination, and thoughtfulness highly. We want all our young people to ask themselves just one question at the end of every day – was I better today than I was yesterday? So whilst passing exams, and gaining the necessary qualifications to take that next step, is hugely important, we are equally committed to providing our young people with the space and resources to develop their character. We are proud of the extracurricular provision that we are able to offer, and we work hard to give our students plenty of opportunities to develop their confidence and creativity – both in and out of lessons.
We also believe in clarity of communication, and the power of feedback. We always welcome open and honest dialogue between all those involved in and with the College. We are committed to a restless excellence which can only be achieved through regular feedback, and you will always find us receptive to this. We are excited and optimistic about what the future holds for the young people and community which we serve.
Of course the best way to experience KC is by visiting us, and you will always find our doors open. If you would like to come and see us, please do get in touch.
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