Teacher of Science

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 November 2021

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-qualified teacher of Science to join our growing Science department from April 2022. You will work closely with the Head of Science and other science teachers to deliver a curriculum built on ‘bringing out the best in everyone’.

In particular, candidates should:

• Show the ability to be a/or become an excellent classroom practitioner.
• Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation.
• Have a sound subject knowledge which they can utilise to challenge all pupils.
• Have a clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in Science.
• Have an ability to engage and motivate pupils.
• Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.

About You

We would warmly welcome applications from NQT's and experienced teachers. Physics specialism desirable but not essential. Both full time and part time candidates will be considered.

In return we are offering a highly attractive salary, along with the benefits of being part of United Learning, opportunities to share good practice and collaborate with colleagues across every phase of education.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed application form.

United Learning

North Oxfordshire Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits and ultimately the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

Emma Hunt, HR Officer at emma.hunt@northoxfordshire-academy.org or 01295 234 210.

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link.

Where teaching is better shared

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