Worried what you will be asked at interview?

Well don’t, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.

Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don’t, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?

Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

Want a morning or afternoon free from school so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?

Well, come and join us.  This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our science faculty. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to play a significant part within a dedicated and supportive team.  You will be working in and making significant contributions to a team that is committed to continually raising standards.  We are a large faculty with a range of subject specialists and two full time technicians to support practical learning in the classroom.

 Why Science at Northampton Academy?

 STEM Programme that spans from Yr7 – Yr 13 with lots of innovative and exciting opportunities.

 Brilliant facilities with a new suite of science labs that came online in September 2025.

 Students with a real passion to study science.

 Get to work with colleagues with a real depth and breadth of experience

 Fully resourced KS3/KS4 Curriculum

 Over-subscribed 6^th form classes in all 3 Sciences

Efficient department in terms of ordering scientific equipment and planning lessons with shared teachers

 Well-equipped with IT to allow for effective teaching and class demos (e.g. Using our school surfaces to project a demo to the class)

 Opportunity to run paid intervention across all key stages

 Access to subject specialists and many other schools across UL to help with PD and shared resources

 Large social office space for PPA/break times with lots of natural daylight

 Regular departmental masterclasses that focus on T&L in Science and improving pedagogy

 Need to have fun in science… - Work as a team and socialise.

The post is being advertised with a closing date of 5^th May 2026; however we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.

United Learning's pledge to all our academy teachers is that by working for us, you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme

More time:

• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year

and more support:

• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Support for your wellbeing

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Wendy Butler, Head of Science – w.butler@northampton-academy.org