Teacher of Science

Moulton School & Science College

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Full Time

Teachers’ Professional Scale

£34,823 - £51,048

We are seeking to appoint from September 2026, a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our very successful science department. The successful candidate will have a passion for their subject and the ability to engage and motivate students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that ignite curiosity and foster a deep understanding of scientific principles. The ability to teach all three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) at Key Stage 3 is essential.

The successful candidate will be:

enthusiastic and well organised

able to motivate and inspire students

committed to working in a team

have a commitment to their own personal development

QTS qualified

Provided with training and support

We are looking for someone who:

has the drive and vision to grow

enjoys being part of a team and sharing ideas and materials

wants to make lessons fun and engaging

enjoys learning new skills

sets targets for improvement for individual students and as a subject area

uses management information to assess target goals and progress

The science department is:

a welcoming and supportive team, keen to develop and improve, both as individual practitioners and as a group

fully equipped with resources and relevant technology, including 2 new Science Laboratories in our new building.

successfully offering the full range of qualifications up to A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Key Responsibilities include:

To support and work alongside an effective teaching team which continually enhances the quality of learning and achievement.

To deliver engaging and high-quality lessons that enable all students to achieve.

Adapt lessons to ensure that there are opportunities available for all to maximise student progress

To assess progress and provide timely feedback to support learning.

It’s not just a job, it’s a career - the benefits we offer you:

A well-resourced and enjoyable working environment

Professional development support to improve your practice

A school with a strong commitment to improving performance and outcomes.

All ECT’s start on MPS2

Flexible Working Contracts

Extensive CPD training which provides a range of tailored and bespoke CPD opportunities

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Cycle to work scheme

A supportive leadership team who are engaged in your professional development and success

Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, information and support)

Generous Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Moulton School is a successful, popular and over-subscribed school on the northern boundary of Northampton. The school was graded Good in its last two Ofsted inspections, and there is a strong commitment to further improvement based on effective teaching and learning and high expectations of students. Whilst maintaining firm discipline, built around our ASPIRE ethos and school values, the school is deeply committed to supporting the development of whole child, and is one of very few schools to hold the Restorative Services Quality Mark. Our student leadership programme is also a significant strength of the school. As a member of staff at Moulton School, your on-going professional development is of crucial importance, and the school has an outstanding record of supporting colleagues into middle and senior leadership roles.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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), which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 - Part V.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.