Science Teacher

Role:
Science Teacher

Location:

Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary:
Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term‑Time

Start:
September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a passionate Science Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day? At Park School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, develop confidence, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated Science lessons that inspire curiosity and support outstanding pupil progress.
• Plan creative schemes of work and learning activities that meet the individual needs of every learner.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil achievement, adapting teaching to maximise progress.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues to develop an innovative and engaging Science curriculum.
• Promote pupils’ academic, personal, social and emotional development through high‑quality teaching and positive relationships.
• Embed SMSC and wider learning opportunities throughout your teaching.
• Use a range of creative teaching strategies and practical learning experiences to engage and motivate pupils.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support our culture of continuous improvement.

• Qualified with QTS (or equivalent), a PGCE and a relevant degree.
• Passionate about inspiring young people through Science.
• Experienced in, or eager to develop expertise in, supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Creative, adaptable and able to personalise learning to meet individual needs.
• Calm, resilient and skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and helping every young person achieve their full potential.

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.