Job Description

Bloxham School

Oxfordshire

Salary:

Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience

Job type:

Part Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

26 September 2025

Job overview

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Are you an inspiring Science teacher who can spark curiosity and confidence across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics? Bloxham School is seeking a committed and innovative Teacher of Science to join our dynamic department and support students in achieving their full potential.

About the Role:

As a Teacher of Science at Bloxham School, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons that foster a love of discovery and inquiry. You will create a stimulating and supportive learning environment, catering to students from 11 to 16 years old.

It is essential that you have experience teaching:Physics to Year 9 Biology to Year 10 Chemistry to Year 11


Your teaching will play a vital role in shaping students' scientific understanding, preparing them for future study and careers in STEM fields.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, tailored to student needs and prior attainment Inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for Science through creative teaching and practical experiments Monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement interventions where necessary Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment Contribute to the wider life of the school through extracurricular activities, trips, and broader curricular programmes Engage in professional development and share best practice with colleagues

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, and innovative educator who can inspire students across the sciences. The successful candidate will:Hold a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject Have proven experience of teaching Physics to Year 9, Biology to Year 10, and Chemistry to Year 11 Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and awareness of current teaching practices Be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students of all abilities Be committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice

Why Join Bloxham School?

Bloxham School offers a supportive and collaborative environment where students thrive academically and personally. Teachers enjoy:A warm and welcoming staff community Opportunities for professional growth and training A competitive salary on the Bloxham salary scale The chance to contribute to a thriving school with a strong academic and pastoral ethos

Working Arrangements:

Part Time, Monday and Tuesday Term Time Only Fixed Term to cover maternity leave (expected to be January 2026 for 12 Months) Bloxham School is a thriving school with a warm and friendly staff community. Our school day starts at 8.30 am and finishes at 6pm. Academic lessons end at 3.30pm after which our staff contribute to broader curricular activities, academic drop-ins and pastoral meetings. The successful post holder will cover the 'Animal Club' activity on a Monday from 4pm to 5pm. The pastoral service we offer at Bloxham School matters hugely to us and therefore all teachers are tutors. The Tutor meeting will take place on Monday 5pm to 6pm and time with tutees on Tuesday mornings.

Start Date:

January 2026

Salary:

Bloxham salary scale, dependent on experience

Benefits:

For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our 'Working at Bloxham School' booklet on the School website.

How to Apply:

Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for this position.
To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.


For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.





Closing date - 9am on Friday 26th September 2025 Planned Shortlisting date - W/C 29 September 2025 Planned Interview date - provisionally booked for Thursday 16th October 2025

Safeguarding:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder's responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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About

Bloxham School

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Bloxham School

Bloxham, Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 4PE
United Kingdom

+44 1295 720222

Bloxham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, situated in the beautiful conservation village of Bloxham, Oxfordshire. Bloxham School is only three miles from the M40 London - Birmingham motorway and yet has all the appeal of the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswold village. We are proud to boast state-of-the-art facilities for academic work, sport, technology, and the arts on a single-site campus steeped in a rich history. With around 530 students, Bloxham is small enough to ensure that each student receives individual attention, yet large enough to offer every opportunity a school twice its size could deliver.



The school has a good mix of boarders, day-boarders and day pupils and regardless of their boarding status, all students enjoy the same high standard of all-round education, excellent pastoral care and access to facilities.



The school offers a supportive, caring, and friendly environment that allows pupils to develop character and sense of self-worth. The individual matters at Bloxham School and the expectation is that every child will flourish. We believe this is a special place in which young people can grow, explore, learn, and reach their full potential.



The academic component of a Bloxham education is tailored at each stage to help every student develop a love of learning whilst reaching their full potential. Bloxham's broader curriculum offers over 100 options, ranging from mainstream sports to minor ones, and from music, drama and art, to astronomy and cooking. We inspire new passions amongst our pupils, allowing them to both experience breadth and develop expertise.

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