Teacher of Science

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Science to inspire and engage students at The Burgess Hill Academy. This role offers the opportunity to foster a love for learning in a supportive environment, where students are encouraged to excel and reach their full potential. With a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing, the academy provides a range of employee benefits, including automatic pay progression and a generous pension scheme. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation in teaching, making a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about inspiring students in Science.
• Committed to the progress of all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Science lessons to students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm for STEM

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Teaching Science

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Science

Job description

Do you have a passion for STEM and the ability to inspire our amazing students?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity as we are seeking to recruit an engaging full time Teacher of Science to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy.

You will be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students to succeed and who wants to develop their practice to be the best. Our greatest asset is our students. They are fantastic and have the potential to achieve amazing things.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Science and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the job description for further details.

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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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: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are 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. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Thomas Izod, Subject Leader Science on [e-mail]

Key dates
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Interview date: 14 May 2025
Proposed start date: 1 September 2025

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