Science Teacher

Position Details

Position: Science Teacher
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school.

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from teaching staff.

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour and to share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

• To participate with the SMT and other colleagues in the development of appropriate syllabuses, materials, schemes of work and lesson plans, which should engage, stimulate and challenge students of all abilities, and should cater for all learning styles. This may include taking responsibility for particular courses
• To ensure that all lessons are planned, prepared and delivered with clear differentiation to cater for students of all abilities and backgrounds whilst ensuring individual student progress
• To share in the preparation and delivery of SMSC elements in all lessons across the curriculum
• Employ a variety of interactive teaching methods appropriate to the age and ability of each individual student to promote a love of learning and pupil's intellectual curiosity

• Qualified: QTS (or equivalent) / PGCE, with a relevant degree
• Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Compassionate & Resilient:
  Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A confident communicator who works well as part of a team
• Creative & Flexible:
  Able to adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Driving license is required

Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help pupils re-engage with education.

Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration, and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

• 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.