Total 29 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Salary: MPR/UPR + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

It all adds up to an inspired career move.
We're seeking a talented Science Teacher to join our dedicated team at The Rawlett School. We warmly welcome applications from Early Careers Teachers or more experienced colleagues.

About the role:
You will be an outstanding Science teacher with high expectations, strong classroom management skills, good subject knowledge and a passion for Science. You should have a vibrant personality and be prepared to continually develop your skills to ensure enjoyment and rigour in the classroom. We have a strong team ethos within our fantastic Science department and are looking for a like-minded person to join us. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your fifth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here.

About our school:
The Rawlett School has a strong local reputation based on a history of success. We create confident, accomplished students who know themselves. We marry academic success with a broad curriculum to encourage determination and enthusiasm in our students.

Our school is a special place; we are proud of our achievements and visitors comment on the positive, calm and respectful atmosphere present within the academy. Our staff body is at the heart of our success and we aim to retain and grow talented teachers and leaders within our midst. We have fantastic connections within our trust network so that we can support staff to develop their careers.

When you join our team, we offer you the opportunity to:

• Join a supportive local and national network: connect with other professional across Lift Schools
• Focus on excellence: We're committed to providing an exceptional education for every student.
• Nurture creativity and innovation: Inspire students to think critically and solve problems.
• A supportive learning environment: Foster a culture of curiosity, exploration, and practical skills.

The role is due to commence in January 2025. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: 29 November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and outstanding teacher, to drive teaching and learning across the Science department. You will work alongside a passionate team of Science teachers who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. In a modern and well equipped Science department.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the Head of Science, and the teaching and learning team, to support staff. Staff development is central to everything we do with a range of high quality CPD opportunities available both on site and at the Mulberry Trust in London.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Thursday 21st November 2024

Interview: w/b 25th November 2024

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Farouk Tumi, Deputy Headteacher –Farouk.tumi@bexhillacademy.org

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.orgunder ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent toacademyhr@bexhillacademy.org

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science at The Stourport High School & VI Form College has a rich and varied curriculum that allows the development of critical thinking and the opportunity to explore the world around us. The subject is centred around encouraging intrinsic curiosity and answering questions about natural phenomena that the students experience in daily life.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher of Science, who can inspire an attitude of discovery and encourage students to integrate subjects and ideas to become innovators in their field.The successful candidate will share our values, be passionate about their subject and inspire all students to share their enthusiasm for Science.

What the school offers its staff

Joining our school community will suit those with:

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community.
• Experience in excellent and inspirational teaching from Key Stage 3 up to Key Stage 5.
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue.
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital.
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner to join an established team, where you will be supported and empowered to develop a rich model for collaborative STEM learning across the Trust.

Stourport High School & VIth Form College is committed to:

• building a learning community.
• strong curriculum strategy.
• consistently good teaching.
• a culture of kindness and care.
• collaboration with our wider school community.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be the opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension.
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support.
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7.
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy.
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

The Stourport High School & VI Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please submit application forms via Eteach.

Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 11 November 2024, with interviews being held shortly after.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic leader, who is seeking to make a real, positive change to student outcomes in Science. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff, so that children are inspired to love Science. You will lead a large, well-qualified staff in ‘state of the art’ facilities.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Thursday 21st November 2024

Interview: Week beginning 25th November 2024

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Farouk Tumi, Deputy Headteacherfarouk.tumi@bexhillacademy.org

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.orgunder ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent toacademyhr@bexhillacademy.org

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bexhill Academy is looking for a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Science, to deliver outstanding lessons and secure excellent student outcomes. This is an exciting time to be part of the Bexhill Academy team, with a newly appointed Headteacher, a clear direction, and superb support from Governors driving forward focussed improvements.

You must have excellent subject knowledge and be driven to deliver impactful teaching that secures high outcomes. This post would suit an ECT or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 21st November 2024

Interview: Week beginning 25th November 2024

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Farouk Tumi, Deputy Headteacher on:Farouk.tumi@bexhillacademy.org

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.orgunder ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent toacademyhr@bexhillacademy.org

What the school offers its staff

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you have:

A passion for teaching.

A professional understanding of inclusion and strategies for engaging learners.

A commitment to safeguarding within a school setting.

…. then CCHS is the school for the next step in your career.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Clacton County High School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Clacton County High School for a qualified teacher of Science to join an excellent team of colleagues within the Science faculty.

Our school has its own sixth form college, Sigma Sixth, with a campus in Tendring located within a short drive away drive from the school.Although, based at a different site it is very much part of the mainstream school and, for the right candidate, there is the possibility of teaching up to key stage 5 if appropriate.

Without doubt, this is an exceptionally exciting time to join our staff, the school is highly respected within the local community and is continuing to expand.We have a recent addition to the main school site; a new build with six brand new modular classrooms and a 4-court sports hall. The sixth form college is also a very modern, bright environment with excellent facilities.

Clacton County High School is part of the Sigma Trust and works closely in collaboration with the other schools within our trust family.As a result, we are innovative and always learning from each other to ensure that we deliver an exciting and progressive educational experience for our students.We continually develop and adapt our curriculum offer, improve the facilities and encourage participation in extra-curricular activities to give our students a breadth of opportunities.

As a school, we are determined never to stand still and as a result of this commitment, we are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to become part of our CCHS team.It is important that the successful candidate is a dedicated and inspirational teacher and a great role model to their students.

Our guiding principles of‘Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, Transforming Lives’for all students and ‘Discover Yourself, Define Your Future’for the sixth form, together with our PROUD values, permeate throughout the school and reflects the passion and drive within all staff at CCHS and our sixth form college.

We would be delighted to welcome your application if you feel inspired to be part of the CCHS experience, and have a commitment to understanding who we are, what we value and the culture we are creating. We want to recruit the best staff and invest in them believing this will lead to the best education for our students, our commitment is to both our staff and students.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, that

he/she can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development

and raise student achievement.

To provide a high-quality learning experience and improve outcomes for all students.

Inspire trust and confidence in students and colleagues.

Demonstrate analytical thinking to improve the quality of students’ learning.

Set high expectations for students and maintain good class management.

Use Assessment for Learning strategies to provide feedback to learners and engage them

in their learning.

Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Commitment to safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership of the provision of science for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the school in order to ensure that these students make excellent progress
• Monitor and evaluate the development of learning and teaching strategies for students with challenging behaviour and SEN, ensuring you recognise and fulfil your statutory responsibilities to pupils with SEN and understand the importance of taking ownership of additional provision and the progress children (with SEN) make in their class/teaching group.
• Disseminate good practice in challenging behaviour and SEN across the school.
• Identify resources needed to meet the needs of pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN and advise the Head of Centre of priorities for expenditure.
• Update the Head of Centre and Governors on the effectiveness of science studies for pupils with challenging behaviour and SEND.
• Develop and implement baseline assessments to ascertain starting points, progress and distance travelled, by using a tracking and monitoring system.
• Ensure all students make progress and engage in science, through practical experiments, as well as theoretical lessons.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits include:

• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme for all our teaching staff
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Mathematics teacher with an infectious passion for the subject to join us.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our students.

You must be confident in the delivery of Mathematics and have the ambition and dedication to continue to develop the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.

You will be able to support in the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about your specialist subject and seek to positively impact your field and the Academy.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. If you wish to join this dynamic Academy, we look forward to hearing from you.

What the school offers its staff

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme

Further details about the role

We are situated on the rural outskirts of Burton upon Trent, within easy access to Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby. Prospective candidates are very welcome to tour our Academy and meet with members of the faculty as well as with our students. Please call us on 01283 247700 to arrange a convenient time.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Supporting and managing the Directorates risk management processes working alongside other Directorates and Divisions to ensure that completed incident investigations are of a high standard and are managed in a timely manner as required by the Trust. Identifying trends and working with modality teams to develop quality improvement processes to reduce risk and improve quality of care for patients. The post holder will also lead on the Directorate Audit Programme presenting this in a format that that meets QSI (Quality Standard for Imaging) standards, supporting Modality Teams with the development of KPIs (key performance indicators) to ensure that local processes are regularly audited to assess the quality of services. Working closely with the Research and Innovation (R&I) Department to assess feasibility of new trials ensuring all governance checks are complete before authorisation. To manage the research budget liaising with the Divisional Finance Department to ensure spend plans are produced and submitted in a timely manner each year. To lead on providing research and audit evidence as required for QSI external assessments and to support accreditation site visits,

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a talented Teacher of Science to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful candidate must be able to teach Science across Key Stage 3 & 4.

Further information can be found on the School website.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

To apply: Please refer to the details on the School website.

What the school offers its staff

At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

The science team comprises nine full-time and four part-time science specialist teachers with responsibility for teaching Years 7 to 13. The department is led by the Director of Science, assisted by the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are part of a new build with an additional classroom space in the new block. The standard of equipment and resources is very high. All full-time members of the department have lessons timetabled in their own laboratory and work with a dedicated technician. There are five part-time technicians.

• Further information can be found on the School website

Commitment to safeguarding

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location:Based on suitability, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at one of our academies across the Teesside area.

(This role would be open to a Job Share opportunity)

Outwood Grange Academies Trust seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role as a Regional Teacher of Science.

This is a perfect role for:

• ECTs and Qualified Teachers who are looking to broaden their experience of working with students from different catchment areas.
• Subject Leaders who are looking to develop their experiences through working with various academic and leadership teams prior to moving on to school leadership.
• Subject Leaders/Teachers who are looking to take step back from leadership duties to align with responsibilities outside of employment.

About the role

As a regional teacher you will be based for extended periods of time (1 term – 1 Academic Year) at one of our 8 Teesside Schools throughout the academic year, with the possibility of moving across schools in following terms/years, or work across multiple sites on an ongoing basis throughout the academic year.

Working with the departments of the schools you are based in, you will focus on supporting the department through providing a high-quality teaching experience to students, ensuring high standards through effective teaching and learning, including preparation, evaluation and action planning. You will become an integral part of the department you join, allowing you to experience working with various department teams as well as work in a cross-curricular way to support subject across the academy.

What we are looking for

As this role may require an individual to work across multiple academic teams throughout the academic year, we are looking for an individual that has the ability to hit the ground running, both in terms of relationship building with staff and students, as well as their ability to provide an affective teaching and learning experience.

What the school offers its staff

About us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of over 40 schools.

Within the Teesside area we have 7 Secondary Schools and 1 Alternative provision, all of which work collaboratively in a shared aim of providing an Outstanding quality of Education to students across the Teesside region, from Redcar over to Stockton, this is an opportunity for you to be a part of this journey.

Alongside our in-school support, you will also have the opportunity to work with various Directors and Department Heads, access to leadership roles in the DEEPS Structure as well as access to a wealth of other CPD opportunities such as NPQs through the Outwood Institute of Education.

Additional incentives

Applicants who are successful and work at Outwood(depending on location), will be entitled toclaim back their student loans yearly for an extensive time period(depending on when you qualified). (Application required - more information can be foundhere)

AND you will be entitled to either

Levelling up payment: £1500-3000 per annum until 31 August 2025 for chemistry and physics teachers (Application required - more information can be foundhere)

OR

Early Career payment: £2000-3000 per annum until 31 August 2025 (Application required - more information can be foundhere)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a talented Chemistry teacher with the ability to teach Chemistry to A level, to join this very successful department of 15 teachers and 2 technicians. The department achieves excellent results at both GCSE and A level and recruits high numbers of students at KS5.

What the school offers its staff

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers, wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school at this exciting time in its development, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school with an excellent mentoring programme for new staff. We are an evidence-informed school and our teaching and learning principles are rooted in the latest evidence informed best practice. We have an extensive and successful CPD programme and a vibrant array of voluntary teaching and learning groups where research papers and best practice are routinely discussed.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Leadership.

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialismin chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy and we are looking for skilled and experienced Science teachers to join our team. For the right candidates, we can offer subject leadership roles or the opportunity to be a lead teacher. You would work with our existing science leadership team to development outstanding provision for our students. We can offer leadership training, a significant allowance, whole school opportunities and a supportive environment.The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues anddelivering high quality, engaging and effective learning.We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.