Science Teacher

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Science Teacher to join a Academy based in East Sussex.

Start date: January 2025

Salary: Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £30,570 to £48,390 + up to £5k relocation package and potential TLR for the right candidate

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9.00 am on 02 October 2024 

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment. 

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic science teacher looking to make a real impact in the lives of their young learners? The Academy is open to applications from enthusiastic teachers from any Science discipline whether newly qualified or experienced and we will aim to work to the strengths of the successful candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their friendly, supportive and hard-working Science department where the successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for scientific exploration among their students.

The department offers a combined science program to all students and triple science to the most able.

We are seeking a classroom teacher who can articulate a love of their science specialism and who is able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities to inspire the next generation of scientists!

For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.

We’re looking for an individual who:

• Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
• Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
• Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
• Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working

The school:

This is a large secondary academy in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,500 students this year.

Their school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. The Academy operates as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.

Tthey take a traditional and research-based approach to education with a primacy placed on cognitive science, scholarship and what the best schools do. They are a no-nonsense school where staff can focus their efforts on teaching great lessons. Their focus on extra-curricular activities including DofE, Cadets and rewards trips ensures their students benefit from a range of exciting opportunities.  

As a Church of England school, their values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that they do. They have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Their vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. They believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

What we offer: 

• Salary higher than the national pay scales 
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with colleagues, held by the best minds in education 
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school 
• Coaching for every teacher 
• Protected co-planning time 
• Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL 
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network 

At the Academy, they are committed to helping staff with relocation. In addition to offering up to £5,000 they can help you make a smooth transition into their school and sea-side community. We recognise the challenges of moving to a new area, and as such we offer:

• Information on local housing options, and connections to good property agents
• Advice on school enrolment for staff members' children
• Additionally, we foster a welcoming environment by connecting new employees with existing staff members who can offer guidance on settling into the community of Hastings.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC2110597 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.