Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science: KS4 Lead (Uckfield College)

Hours of work: Full-time Teachers Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 09:00am Monday 12 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Uckfield College

Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ

Phone: 01825 764844

Email: hr@uckfield.college

Website: www.uckfield.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Required for Term 5 2026 or 01 September 2026

Join Our Outstanding Team!

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular college in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. The college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our recent inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Science department is housed in our new main school building.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher, who is passionate about Science, to join our forward thinking Science team as Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science: KS4 Lead. A career at Uckfield College offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make real changes to the lives and outcomes of our young people. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for Science, lead our Combined Science GCSE cohort from Year 9 to Y11 and who will contribute to our exceptional Super Curricular programme.

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Extensive professional development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services

• Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events

For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources Team on extension 1008, quoting reference ACLS/01/26, or visit our website. Completed applications can be returned via email.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.