Teacher of Science

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

We are looking to recruit an engaging Teacher of Science to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy in January 2023. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers. We are happy to consider offering part time/reduced hours.

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.

At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students’ wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.

It’s an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and we’ve revitalised outdoor areas fit for today’s students.

The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200.

We truly value the experience, the dedication and the commitment of all our employees.

When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:

• Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards.
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression.
• A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, an Employee Assistance program.
• Generous public sector pension scheme.
• Discounts on retail & travel.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme.
• Charity giving.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are very proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Find out more

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Richard Frean, Subject Leader Science on r.frean@theburgesshillacademy.org.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 recruitment practices.

Closing date: 29 January 2023

Interview date: w/c 30 January 2023

​​​​​​​​​​​Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is 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.