Teacher of Science

St Thomas Becket Catholic School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas Becket Catholic School in Northampton invites applications for a confident, dedicated, and motivated full-time Science Teacher. The school is an inclusive Catholic community with strong pastoral care and a track record of academic success.

We welcome applications from early career teachers. All appointments require an enhanced DBS check in line with Safer Recruitment Policy; ongoing training will be provided to support staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Skills

Confident

Dedicated

Motivated

Job description

About Our School

Our school is a welcoming, inclusive 11-18 Catholic community where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

Following our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2026), we are proud to have been judged Good overall, with Outstanding in key areas. The school was recognised for a “welcoming, vibrant environment of care and spirituality” and strong relationships where students show deep respect for each other and staff.
Parents also recognise the highest level of pastoral care, reflecting a culture where individuals feel valued.
Alongside this, our Sixth Form is ranked in the top five state-funded schools nationally and is the top-performing faith school in the country.

Why Join Us?

A school recognised for its outstanding pastoral culture and relationships

Respectful, engaged students

Nationally recognised academic success

Supportive leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing

The Directors of this successful Catholic Secondary school seek to appoint a confident, dedicated, and motivated full time Science Teacher. Applications from ECTs will be welcomed. In return, we can offer a strong supportive team ethos committed to continuous improvement as well as any relevant on-going training.

All staff uphold the core values and Catholic ethos of the school. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if there are sufficient applications.

All our appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.