Teacher of Science

Hospital and Outreach Education, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8EN

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS based on experience + 1 SEN point (currently £2787)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS based on experience + 1 SEN point (currently £2787)

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

Looking for a change in direction? Would you like to teach small groups of pupils unable to attend their usual school due to a mental or physical health condition? Hospital and Outreach Education AP Academy (HOE) are currently seeking a proactive, confident and enthusiastic teacher of Science. We are looking for someone who will develop, maintain and teach an innovative, inclusive and engaging curriculum to our secondary aged young people. This is a rare opportunity to join our welcoming team delivering education to a wonderful community of pupils.

Hours: Part time 0.8 FTE over 5 days. Additional hours may be available.

Timing: From the 1st September 2026

Location: Northampton (some teaching may be required at other locations in Northamptonshire). Lessons will be a mix of face-to-face and online.

Salary: MPS/UPS based on experience + 1 SEN point (currently £2787)

This position is temporary for two years in the first instance.

Essentials: You must hold QTS and have experience of teaching Science in a secondary school or equivalent environment at KS3 and 4. Experience of A Level is desirable. Applicants from Early Career Teachers may be considered. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as you may be required to drive between our teaching locations during the working day. Motor insurance covering business use is required (usually you can add this to existing policies at little or no cost).

As a Trust, we value diversity and encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

HOE is part of the Skylark Partnership Trust, a growing multi academy trust which is for settings delivering education for pupils with medical needs. We have a climate of high expectations of pupils, despite the impact of their illness, enabling them to access education and fulfill their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful Alternative Provision Academy for children with medical needs.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the core values and ethos of HOE and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the challenges faced by pupils with medical and mental health difficulties in accessing education.

You are welcome to contact us to find out more about the role before completing the application. Please ring the office on 01604 662250 or email the headteacher, James Shryane, at jshryane@nhoe.org.uk to arrange a visit or discussion.

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

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

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 Hospital and Outreach Education

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 18
• School size: 7 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hospital and Outreach Education website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hospital-and-outreach-education

Hospital and Outreach Education is an Alternative Provision Academy for pupils with medical needs in Northamptonshire. It is part of The Skylark Partnership, a multi-academy trust.

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