Apprentice Teacher of Science
Mulberry Academy Hastings, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5DN4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- UQPR 1 to UQPR4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Training
- A good honours degree in Science or a related subject.
- A commitment to undertake and successfully complete a structured Teacher Apprenticeship programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- A willingness to engage fully in professional training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
Experience
- Experience of working with young people, for example in a school, tutoring, coaching or youth work setting, would be desirable.
- Experience of unqualified teaching, cover supervision or classroom support would be advantageous.
- An understanding of how to support students of different abilities to access learning and make progress.
- An awareness of the importance of assessment and feedback in supporting student progress.
- A commitment to developing effective strategies to raise achievement and support positive learning behaviours.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong subject knowledge in Science.
- An awareness of the National Curriculum and GCSE Science requirements, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
- A commitment to high expectations and inclusive teaching, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
- The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities, encouraging curiosity, scientific thinking, and active participation in Science.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the department and wider school community.
- An understanding of the importance of positive behaviour management and strong classroom routines.
Personal Qualities
- A clear passion and drive to become an excellent teacher and support young people to succeed.
- A genuine enthusiasm for Science and education.
- An effective communicator who works positively with students, colleagues and parents.
- A commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
- Resilience, enthusiasm and energy, with a willingness to learn and develop.
What the school offers its staff
Providing talent development opportunities
We want ambitious and talented people to join Mulberry Academy Hastings because they want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Professional development is central to our culture. All teaching staff benefit from weekly professional development, and each year we dedicate a two-week professional development programme in October. During this time teachers deepen their practice and collaborate on improving teaching and learning, while colleagues in support roles have structured time designed specifically for their own professional development.
We also build coaching into teachers’ timetables, ensuring every teacher benefit from regular professional dialogue, reflection and support to continually develop their practice.
Providing a good pension
When you join the Mulberry Schools Trust, you will have access to an excellent pension scheme — either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on your role.
Offering flexible working
We recognise the importance of balancing work and home life. We consider flexible and family-friendly working opportunities wherever possible, including part-time, term-time and job-share arrangements. At Mulberry Academy Hastings we also design timetables to support staff wellbeing. All teachers receive a weekly PPA sessions scheduled as an afternoon, which can be worked remotely if teachers wish, supporting a healthy work life balance.
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Balancing everyday life with the requirements of work can create pressures for all of us. Work is a significant part of our lives and we are committed to creating a healthy and supportive working environment.
All employees have free access to a 24-hour confidential counselling and wellbeing service, designed to support staff with a range of personal and professional challenges.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mulberry Schools 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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mulberry Academy Hastings
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mulberry Academy Hastings website
- Email address
- c.francis@hastings.mulberryschoolstrust.org
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Our mission is to provide all our students with the opportunities they need to become well-rounded citizens who believe in themselves, value others and can make a positive difference to their world.
We believe in every student’s potential, and we encourage them to aim high. We teach them to have respect for themselves, the community and each other.
All who work and are a part of Mulberry Academy Hastings are continually striving to ensure we are the academy of choice. It has a published admissions number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and hosts a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
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