Teacher of Science (King's Academy Ringmer)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half term

CPD programme

Staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

Eco School

Job summary

King’s Academy Ringmer is seeking a science teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, fostering curiosity and high achievement within a supportive school community in Ringmer.

The role requires a passionate, reflective teacher with strong subject knowledge and the ability to assess and respond to all learners. You will contribute to enrichment and uphold trust values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Passionate and reflective science teacher with strong subject knowledge.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons for learners of all abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive classroom and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging science lessons that challenge learners of all abilities.
• Create a safe, supportive classroom environment and manage progress with assessment and feedback.
• Contribute to wider school life and enrichment opportunities.

Skills

Science teaching

Engaging students

Assessment for learning

Job description

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed term: Until 23 July 2027

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes Road
Ringmer
East Sussex
BN8 5RB

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

About this Role

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 to start on Monday 4 January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire a love of Science, deliver high-quality teaching and learning, and support students to achieve their full potential within a supportive and ambitious school community.
The appointment is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave. It is anticipated that the appointment will run until Thursday 23 July 2027
Working closely with colleagues within the Science Department and across the wider school, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities. You will create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed, while maintaining high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.
You will be committed to developing students' Scientific knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to make strong progress and achieve positive outcomes. Through effective assessment and feedback, you will monitor progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.
As a valued member of our staff team, you will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting enrichment opportunities and collaborating with colleagues to continually improve teaching and learning. You will uphold the Trust values of Honesty, Faith and Courage in your daily practice and be committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for all students.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives while developing their own practice within a supportive school and growing Trust.

About you

You are a passionate and reflective teacher of Science with strong subject knowledge 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 curiosity for the past and success in the subject.
You have experience of planning and delivering lessons that challenge and support learners of all abilities and are confident in using assessment to inform your teaching and improve outcomes. You understand the importance of creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
You are a positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues and families and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school. You are resilient, adaptable and committed to your own professional development.
Above all, you believe in the power of education to transform lives and are dedicated to improving outcomes and opportunities for every student.

What can we offer you?

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
• An established, motivated and supportive department
• Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
• An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
• Two-week October half term
• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
• The opportunity to work in an Eco School
• A beautiful, rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

King’s Academy Ringmer

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage ". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

King’s Group Academies

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

Safeguarding and DBS

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications

Thursday 1 October 2026 at 8am. Interview date TBC

Safeguarding responsibilities (additional)

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. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.