Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science - Key Stage 4 Lead (Uckfield College)

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the UK is seeking an inspiring Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science. This role involves leading the Combined Science GCSE cohort and delivering outstanding teaching in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Science and a commitment to improving student outcomes. The position offers full-time hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive staff culture.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Extensive professional development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with a passion for Science and excellent classroom management.
• Ability to lead and support a GCSE Science cohort effectively.
• Motivated to engage students through innovative teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching for Science.
• Lead the Combined Science GCSE cohort from Year 9 to Year 11.
• Contribute to the Super Curricular programme.

Skills

Passion for Science

Dynamic teaching methods

Leadership skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Hours of work: Full time teacher's hours Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026, 9am

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ Phone: [phone], extension 1008, quoting reference ACLS/01/26 Email: [e-mail] Website: www.uckfield.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Join Our Outstanding Team!

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular college in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. The college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well‑motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our recent inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Science department is housed in our new main school building.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher, who is passionate about Science, to join our forward thinking Science team as Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science: Key Stage 4 Lead. A career at Uckfield College offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make real changes to the lives and outcomes of our young people. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for Science, lead our Combined Science GCSE cohort from Year 9 to Year11 and who will contribute to our exceptional Super Curricular programme.

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

Completed applications can be emailed to [e-mail]

Start Date: 1st September 2026

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.