27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April or September 2026

  • Closing date

    4 January 2026 at 10:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 December 2025

Job details

Job role

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 (Physics) job summary

Teacher of Science (Physics)

MPS/UPS, to commence April or September 2026. This role is suitable for ECTs.

This is a permanent full-time position although 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 preferred 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 with newly built science classrooms 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.

Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form, part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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.

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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
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School website
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form website
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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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