Teacher of Science

About the School:

Seahaven Academy is a very proud community, with really big ambitions and incredibly high expectations for all our students. We whole-heartedly believe in our United Learning motto: ‘the best in everyone’.  

We are a ‘good’ school in all areas with a track record of strong outcomes for our students. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We provide all our young people with the challenge and support they need to achieve their goals to enable them to lead happy and fulfilling lives. We strongly believe in ‘Education with Character’ and want our young people to look back on their time at Seahaven as an education which has inspired and rewarded them and prepared them for the ups and downs of life.

 The strength of relationships between students and staff is second to none, and we know that we can make a real difference to our students’ lives. Add to this a vibrant atmosphere, a stunning cliff-top location and excellent facilities and it is easy to see why we feel so passionately about our academy and the work we do at Seahaven.

 Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the HR Team at HR@seahavenacademy.org.uk for an appointment.  

The Role:

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and innovative Science Teacher to join our supportive and hardworking team. You will provide high quality teaching across the ability range at KS3 and KS4, using the excellent resources available to ensure there are high standards of learning and outcomes for all students.

As part of United Learning there are a wealth of resources available to you which are prepared centrally and significantly reduce workload. United Learning also provide support from subject specialists and other schools within the group.

Our staff are committed to honing their skills through coaching, Teaching and Learning communities and using evidence-based approaches to create expert lessons. We believe that ‘Knowledge is Power’. We are currently using the Rosenshine principles and Teach Like A Champion to underpin our professional development and teaching through explicit/direct instruction.

The successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking environment. The school is committed to providing exceptional CPD at all levels including programmes for ECTs, recently qualified teachers and middle leaders.

How to apply:

Please go to ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=03411295fS&VACANCY_ID=939414FIog and view our Job Pack for further information and access the online application form. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. 

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Seahaven Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive student and staff body and utilise the Rooney Rule in our recruitment process, please see the job pack for further information. We take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and two satisfactory references.

United Learning:

Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, which is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

 About Seahaven Academy

Seahaven Academy is a small 11-16 school serving the community of Newhaven and surrounding areas. Following a recent inspection by Ofsted in November 2021, the school has been judged as ‘good’ in all areas. The school has a spectacular position in very modern buildings above the coast, within easy reach of Eastbourne and Brighton.

At Seahaven Academy we have a very simple ethos: be ambitious, be kind, be confident, be your best! We have very high expectations of our students and of ourselves and are proud to be committed to fulfilling the United Learning mission of bringing out ‘the best in everyone’.

Our school is a vibrant yet calm environment in which students can fulfil their ambitions. We ensure that classes are disruption-free so that learning time is not wasted. We ensure students have every opportunity to be supported and extended when they most need it. We place a huge emphasis on literacy as the key to the wider curriculum. We enthuse, encourage, motivate, convince and cajole our students to be the best they can be. We underpin all our work with the very best student support and pastoral care. Seahaven Academy is a small school with big ambitions and very high expectations. We expect our students to be leaders and drivers in our pursuit of excellence. Please do come and visit us and see how our ambitions are transforming our school.

Seahaven Academy, Haven Way, Newhaven, East Sussex

BN9 9TD

Telephone 01273 517601