Teacher of Science

Heyford Park School; Upper Heyford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Heyford Park School in Upper Heyford, near Bicester, Oxfordshire, is seeking a well-qualified Teacher of Science to join our department in November 2026. This maternity cover role is part-time (0.5fte) and welcomes applications from all science disciplines, from Early Career Teachers to experienced colleagues.

Our school is growing, with ambitious plans and substantial investment. We offer strong professional development, a supportive team, and opportunities for leadership.

Job description

Role: Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start date: November 16th 2026

Maternity Cover (until the end of the academic year)

Hours of work: Part-time 0.5fte

Our aim at Heyford Park School is to provide the best possible education for all our students

At Heyford Park School, our mission is to provide the best possible education for all students in a nurturing and inclusive environment. We are proud to be a warm, welcoming all-through school with a strong sense of community. Our staff body is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoy working together.

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our fantastic department in November 2026. We welcome applications from all Science disciplines. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher looking to start your journey with the support of our excellent ECT programme, or an experienced teacher seeking new challenges, we offer excellent professional development and career growth opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school at a dynamic point in our journey. Heyford Park School is a rapidly growing school, with increasing pupil numbers and an expanding number of forms of entry. This growth will create exciting opportunities for career progression and leadership at all levels. The school is also benefiting from significant investment, with two major building projects due to begin, representing over £15 million of capital investment and transforming the learning environment for our community. As part of the EPA trust, our secondary phase is closely supported by Bartholomew School, rated Outstanding in 2024.

Science is a thriving subject at Heyford Park, with high student engagement across all Key Stages. Over half of our students opt for Separate Science at GCSE, reflecting its popularity and success. Our science team is small but strong, with a deep sense of collaboration that extends across the whole school.

Located in the village of Upper Heyford, Heyford Park is easily accessible from Bicester, Banbury, and Oxford, serving the surrounding rural communities.

For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Andrew Binnington, Headteacher, at 01869 232203 or email [e-mail]

Please note that we advise applying promptly as we reserve the right to close and interview if sufficient suitable applications have been received.