Teacher of Science (TLR2b available for the right candidate)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

If so, we have an exciting opportunity as we are seeking to recruit an engaging full time Teacher of Science to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy.

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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Science and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

A TLR2b Allowance is available for the right candidate with one of the following additional responsibilities:

STEM Coordinator

STEM Coordinator – Role & Responsibilities

As STEM Coordinator, you will:· Oversee and enhance the quality of STEM provision across the curriculum, ensuring engaging and innovative learning experiences.· Lead the development of cross-curricular STEM projects, working collaboratively with departments to embed STEM into the wider curriculum.· Organise and promote STEM enrichment activities, including clubs, competitions, trips, and events to engage students beyond the classroom.· Build partnerships with local businesses, universities, and STEM organisations to provide real-world learning opportunities.· Support leadership in improving the quality of STEM teaching and learning, sharing best practices and the latest innovations in pedagogy.· Promote STEM pathways and careers, inspiring students to pursue further study and careers in STEM fields

KS4 Progress, assessment and intervention Coordinator

Progress, Assessment, and Intervention Coordinator – Role & Responsibilities

As Progress, Assessment, and Intervention Coordinator, you will:· Collaborate closely with the KS3 and KS4 Coordinators to design and implement effective intervention strategies for students at all levels.· Track and analyse student progress across Science, using data to identify trends and inform curriculum decision-making.· Review and lead on the creation of high-quality assessments at KS3 and KS4, ensuring they effectively measure student understanding and inform teaching.· Develop and implement strategies to accelerate student progress, ensuring all learners are supported and challenged appropriately.· Support staff in using assessment data to inform their teaching and differentiate effectively to meet student needs.· Implement, review and refine intervention programmes, ensuring they are impactful and targeted at key areas for improvement.· Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices in assessment and progress tracking.

KS3 Science Coordinator

KS3 Coordinator – Role & Responsibilities

As KS3 Coordinator, you will:· Oversee the quality of the KS3 curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, sequenced effectively, and meets the needs of all learners.· Lead the department on KS3 assessment, monitoring student progress and ensuring consistency in assessment practices.· Support Science leadership in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across the department.· Co-ordinate the KS3 teaching rota, ensuring fair distribution of teaching and high-quality provision for all classes.· Share good practice and promote the newest innovations in science teaching and pedagogy.· Lead and co-ordinate appropriate interventions at KS3· Monitor behaviour of KS3 students in science.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.