Science Teacher (Full time/Part time)

Blatchington Mill; Hove; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blatchington Mill School in Hove is seeking exciting and inspirational teachers of Science to join a high-performing department. The role welcomes NQTs and experienced teachers and offers support to thrive and develop.

You will teach Science across key stages, contribute to action research and professional development, and help pupils achieve strong value-added results in national assessments.

Qualifications

• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Track record of positive impact upon student outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience of teaching Science.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience.
• High expectations of all students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Impact on outcomes

Teaching Science

Creativity

Communication skills

Job description

NOR 1,650

We seek to appoint exciting and inspirational teachers, with ambition to achieve the very best possible outcomes for students in Science. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly effective and collegiate department, and to teach in a school where teachers are supported and encouraged to thrive and develop. Blatchington Mill School is a superb place to work.

We are an ambitious school and we believe that every child can succeed. If you are a great classroom teacher, a self-reflective practitioner, a highly effective communicator and have ambition to develop your career, then please apply to join us in creating an ‘ethic of excellence’ for all our students. Our students achieve positive value-added in their exam results and we adapt our teaching to ensure we both stretch and support all of our students. We innovate in the classroom, placing huge value on teacher-led action research and professional development. We work in partnership with schools locally and nationally and believe in collaboration and school-led improvement.

Our Ofsted report stated that:

‘Staff are overwhelmingly positive about the professional culture that leaders have successfully created.’

‘Pupils are very proud to be part of Team Blatch.’

‘Leaders have established a culture of high expectations for behaviour through the implementation of the school’s ‘Brilliant Blatch Behaviour’ approach.’

‘Aspirations are high for all, both from dedicated staff and pupils themselves.’

‘The school goes to great lengths to create an inclusive education that removes pupils’ potential barriers to success.’

‘Leaders and governors are resolute in their ambition for pupils to excel and thrive.’

‘Pupils feel listened to and that their voice is important. Consequently, pupils are articulate and confident when speaking to adults and each other.’

‘The school successfully fosters a strong sense of Blatch community, ensuring that pupils feel they belong.’

‘Pupils consistently achieve well in national examinations, including in English and mathematics. Disadvantaged pupils also achieve well.’

‘Leaders collaborate positively with other schools and professionals to share best practice.’

If you would like to join us, and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere then please read the accompanying person specification and job description and consider if you possess:

• Excellent subject knowledge.
• A track record of positive impact upon student outcomes
• Knowledge and experience of teaching Science
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience
• High expectations of all students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This role is suitable for NQTs or more experienced teachers.

Interview date: w.c. 19th October 2026

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.
Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff.
(Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).