Teacher of Science

Do you have a passion for STEM and the ability to inspire our amazing students? Would you like to work part time?

If so, we are looking to recruit an engaging Teacher of Science (19.5 hours per week) to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.  

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. ​​​​​​​

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this opportunity.

The Burgess Hill Academy

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. 

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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.
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression.
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day one, and Employee Assistance program.
• Generous public sector pension scheme.
• Discounts on retail & travel.
• Cycle 2 Work scheme.
• Charity Giving.

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​​​​​​​​​​​We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust; a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex. Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. Our mission is to ‘inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best’ so we positively impact our communities we serve. We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.  

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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

Closing date: 4 June 2023.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Interview date:  By arrangement.

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.

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.