Teacher of Science (Uckfield College)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Fixed term: 13 April to 22 July 2026

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 23 February 2026

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

Uckfield College

Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ

Phone: 01825 764844, extension 1008, quoting reference Sc/02/26

Email: hr@uckfield.college

Website: Uckfield College

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school 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 inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was 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 with superb resourcing in our new main school building.

We are seeking to appoint an effective Teacher of Science to join our forward thinking Science team for this fixed term in the first instance. Applicants need to be capable of motivating students to ‘love learning for life’ through their teaching of this fantastic and highly-valued subject. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for Science. This position would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator.

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 via telephone or visit our website.

Completed applications should 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.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.