Head of Science

We are pleased to announce that, due to an exciting expansion programme, The Unicorn School is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our dynamic and friendly team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed, and with the acquisition of a second site, we are poised to offer post-16 education for the first time. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing exceptional education and creating additional opportunities for our students.

Our school offers achievement, opportunity and challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail. 

Job Start: Easter 2025 or earlier if possible

You will: 

•        Have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or a similar Science related qualification 

•        Possess recent experience of teaching Science to students in KS3-KS4

•        Have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum for GCSE Science including exam specifications. 

•        Be willing to explore other potential Science qualifications for KS4 pupils

•        Possess a good understanding of SEND procedures

•        Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible, working in the classroom for both theory and practical sessions, as well as in our modern learning centre

•        Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn

•        Understand how to adapt your teaching for neuro-diverse pupils

•        Respect and promote the school’s ethos and values

·      Have strong ICT skills

We offer:

•        Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

•        Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning

•        Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students. From September 2025 KS4 will be housed in two brand-new purpose-built Science labs.

•        The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students

•        A competitive salary (including a staff laptop) and pension contributions

•        Professional support to continually progress and develop your career

•        Access to Simply Health

For further information relating to The Unicorn please visit: 

The Unicorn School - Home (unicornoxford.co.uk)

Please email diane.kenyon@unicornoxford.co.uk for an application pack or if you have any questions about the role. 

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the advert early, if we find a suitable candidate. 

Closing Date for application forms: Wed 9th October

Interviews will be held week commencing: 14th Oct

The Unicorn School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon a variety of satisfactory pre-employment checks including checks with past employers, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Shortlisted applicants should be aware that we will be undertaking online checks. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.