Lead Teacher of Science

St Leonards, England, United Kingdom

1/15/2025

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialism in chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy as we are looking for a skilled and experienced Science teacher to join our team. You would work with our existing science leadership team to development outstanding provision for our students. We can offer leadership training, a significant allowance (TLR1c) for the right candidate, whole school opportunities and a supportive environment. The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues and delivering high quality, engaging and effective learning. We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working
  
  

You are able to apply for the targeted retention incentive payment of £5K from the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

We will also consider sponsorship for candidates who already possess a Skilled Worked Visa.

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

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

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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.
• Multi Academy Trust: Be part of a network of 14 Academies, offering a support system and opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
  
  

Take a Closer Look

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At The Heart Of Everything We Do Are Our Pupils. We Believe That Learning Should Be Exciting, Engaging, And Fun An Adventure Where Curiosity Is Celebrated, And Creativity Is Encouraged. We Strive To Create An Environment Where Each Child Feels Inspired And Supported, Enabling Them To Discover Their Unique Talents And Interests. Please Visit

Our commitment

Role

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. 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:

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 recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more

Job Description

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

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact

Please apply today.

Key dates

Closing date: 26 January 2025

Interview date: By arrangement

Proposed start date: April or September 2025

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