Teacher of Science

Northampton School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science (MPS/UPS), initially as maternity cover,

required for September 2026

(Starting salary point on the MPS / UPS negotiated at interview)

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, ECTs or from part-time staff

Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 9th July 2026

Interviews: week beginning Monday 13th July 2026

About the Role

Would you like to be part of an exciting journey by joining a newly opened and growing school, based at our brand-new site with outstanding facilities off Thorpeville, from September 2026?

Would you like to work in professional partnership with a school (NSB) ranked as the top state comprehensive school in the East Midlands by The Sunday Times for 2022 and 2024, based on GCSE and A Level results?

The NSB Trust is seeking to appoint a Science Teacher to join our growing, co-educational, 11-16 academy, Northampton School. This post is initially as a one-year maternity cover, however, as the school continues to grow, there will be the opportunity for this to be made permanent the following year.

We are looking for applicants who share our ambitious, supportive and aspirational culture, and who can help deliver our curriculum to the highest standards while embracing the ethos, values and vision of The NSB Trust. You will work closely with the Head of Science to ensure consistency and excellence across the department.

About You

A passionate teacher with a strong subject knowledge and a commitment to inspiring students in science.

A collaborative colleague who will contribute to the development of the department and the wider school community.

Someone who is enthusiastic about contributing to our vibrant extracurricular programme and helping students thrive beyond the classroom.

Committed to continuous professional development and excited by the opportunity to grow within The NSB Trust.

What We Offer

A brand-new, purpose-built school with exceptional facilities.

An ambitious and supportive team environment.

Extensive CPD and leadership development opportunities across The NSB Trust.

The opportunity to be part of a growing school community from its early stages.

Applications can be made via:

TES Schrole

The application form available on our vacancies page

TeachNorthants

My New Term

If you require the application form in a different format, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to act on applications received prior to the closing date.

For more information or to arrange a telephone or video call to discuss the role, please contact the school.

The NSB Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications to hr@nsbtrust.school or The HR Office, c/o Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road Northampton NN1 5RT

Northampton School Headteacher: Matthew Edwards

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 Northampton School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northampton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northampton-school

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