Teacher of Science

St Mary’s School

Teacher of Science

Full-Time - Permanent

1.0fte (32.5hrs per week)

MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3

With an additional TLR2a and SEN allowances (experience dependent)

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

St Mary’s School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is a 'Good' special school in Horam. As one of three special schools within the Trust, we make provision for children and young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, all of whom have an Education Health Care plan (EHCP). We are ambitious in our drive to improve outcomes for all our learners. St Mary’s School offers the right candidate the opportunity to work in a lively, industrious environment

We are seeking to appoint a strong classroom practitioner to lead and deliver Science to our KS3 & KS4 pupils, from January 2024 or as soon as possible. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all pupils make progress and succeed.  You will be an effective and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about your subject, well organised and has the ability to motivate and engage learners.

Although experience of working in Special Education is not essential for this post, you should be able to demonstrate an approach to curriculum delivery that is exciting and innovative while also being sensitive to the needs of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.

We strongly encourage you to visit our school and if you would like to see us prior to submitting an application please contact Paul Murphy, Principal to arrange a visit. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal discussion with Paul Murphy, Principal, this can also be arranged.  Please contact us on 01323 691000 (opt 3) or by email via office.sm@sabden.org.uk

The application form and job description are available to download on this page.

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 24^th June 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 30^th June 2025

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

For further information about The Trust and St Mary’s, please visit SABDEN’s website by clicking here: www.sabden.org.uk

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).