Teacher of Science at King's Academy Ringmer

King's Academy Ringmer; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Academy Ringmer is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our thriving secondary school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave starting January 2027. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, supporting students to achieve their full potential within a supportive and ambitious school community.

The appointment is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave, running until 23 July 2027.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons for learners of all abilities.
• Create an inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons for learners of all abilities.
• Create an inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching to improve outcomes.
• Support enrichment activities and wider life of the school.

Job description

About this Role

Aboutthis Role

King'sAcademy Ringmer is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science tojoin our thriving secondary school on a fixed-term basis to covermaternity leave to start on Monday 4 January 2027. This is an excitingopportunity to inspire a love of Science, deliver high-quality teaching andlearning, and support students to achieve their full potential within asupportive and ambitious school community.

Theappointment is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave. It isanticipated that the appointment will run until Thursday 23 July 2027

Workingclosely with colleagues within the Science Department and across the wider school, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspirelearners of all abilities. You will create a classroom environment wherestudents feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed, while maintaining highexpectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.

Youwill be committed to developing students' Scientific knowledge, criticalthinking and analytical skills, enabling them to make strong progress andachieve positive outcomes. Through effective assessment and feedback, you willmonitor progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individuallearners.

Asa valued member of our staff team, you will contribute to the wider life of theschool, supporting enrichment opportunities and collaborating with colleaguesto continually improve teaching and learning. You will uphold the Trust valuesof Honesty, Faith and Courage in your daily practice and be committed topromoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all students.

Thisis an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to make a meaningfuldifference to young people's lives while developing their own practice within asupportive school and growing Trust.

About you

Youare a passionate and reflective teacher of Science with strong subjectknowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.Whether you are an experienced teacher or at an earlier stage in your career,you are able to engage and inspire students and help them develop a curiosityfor the past and success in the subject.

Youhave experience of planning and delivering lessons that challenge and supportlearners of all abilities and are confident in using assessment to inform yourteaching and improve outcomes. You understand the importance of creating aninclusive classroom where every student feels valued, supported and able tothrive.

Youare a positive team player who builds strong relationships with students,colleagues and families and is willing to contribute to the wider life of theschool. You are resilient, adaptable and committed to your own professionaldevelopment.

Aboveall, you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicatedto improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive workingenvironment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportivedepartment
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a'very happy and safe school' (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policywhere 'pupils behave well' (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunitiesfor progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (MyKGA)
• Theopportunity to work in an Eco School
• Abeautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastalcity of Brighton and Hove

King's Academy Ringmer:

King'sAcademy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith,Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states "the school has a culture ofcourtesy and respect" and "pupils are expected to work hard and commit to theirlearning". Our results are significantlyabove national average for all students. We offer a broad, 'exceptional' enrichment offer through our SuperCurriculum and students say "there is something for everyone".

King'sAcademy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department forEducation's Sustainability award.

King's Group Academies:

King'sAcademy Ringmer is part of King's Group Academies. At King's Group Academies our vision is toprovide 'opportunity and success on a global stage' which means we have avision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadenshorizons and fosters understanding. Our values of 'Honesty, Faith, and Courage'drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities andinternationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. Webelieve that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff whoare deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships withparents who hold us to the highest standards.

King'sAcademy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will berequired to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs,including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal RecordsDisclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closingdate for applications is Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8am. Interview date 8 October 2026