Teacher of Science

Posting date:	03 June 2025
Salary:	£35,000 to £50,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 July 2025
Location:	September
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	Sci - Ban-8985

Summary

Teacher of Science – Key Stages 3–5

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

We’re working with a high-achieving school in Banbury looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Science department with modern facilities, supportive leadership, and a clear focus on academic excellence.

The Role

You will teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity for A-Level teaching depending on your subject and experience. The department benefits from excellent lab facilities and a culture of practical, investigative learning.

Why Apply?

This school is based on a 48-acre campus and offers:

• Dedicated science labs and equipment to support hands-on learning

  
  

• A national-standard athletics track and exceptional site-wide facilities

  
  

• An on-site nursery, perfect for teaching staff with young families

  
  

  Located in Banbury, the school is commutable from across Oxfordshire and beyond — just 20 minutes to Oxford, and within easy reach of London and Birmingham.

  Teachers here benefit from:

  • Comprehensive CPD and progression routes into leadership

    
    

  • Strong departmental collaboration and mentoring

    
    

  • High expectations backed by firm behaviour systems and strong pastoral care

    
    What We're Looking For

    • QTS and a degree in a Science-related discipline

      
      

    • Confidence teaching general science and/or a specific subject specialism

      
      

    • A strong team ethic and commitment to inclusive, high-quality education

      
      

    • A positive, professional approach with a willingness to grow

      
      

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.