Role: Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS/UPS

Applications from ECT’s welcome

Start date: September 2026

Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (part-time will also be considered)

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 September 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 recently rated Good by Ofsted, and to join us 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 Triple 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, Head of School, at 01869 232203 or email axbinnington@heyford.epatrust.org

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake and receive a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check as well as attending safeguarding training as part of this role.