Science Leadership. Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialism in chemistry or physics? The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues and delivering high quality, engaging and effective learning. 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 Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity. The St Leonards Academy Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it. Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care. As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline. They Have Opportunities Galore To Develop These Virtues Through Our Personal Development Curriculum And Our Enrichment Programme That Offers Everything From Rock-climbing To Formal Debating. Above All, They Take Pride In Themselves, Their School, And Their Learning. Visit Us 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 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity Giving 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 either by email to recruitmentbrightonacademiestrust.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 :27 October 2024 Interview date : To be arranged. Proposed start date : January 2025 Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: