Lead Practitioner of Science

Bexhill High Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY

44 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L4-L7(54,656-£58,968)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bexhill Academy is looking for a dynamic and inspiring Lead Practitioner of Science, to drive the teaching and learning across the Science Department. This is an exciting time to be part of the Bexhill Academy team, with its clear direction, and superb support from Governors driving forward focussed improvements.

Alongside your leadership potential, you must have excellent subject knowledge and evidence of impactful teaching practice. This post would suit an experienced teacher with an excellent understanding of both the curriculum and teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a healthcare scheme. The apartment with the Mulberry schools trust, which is a high performing Multi Academy Trust of schools that are based in London. This offers our staff excellent CPD opportunities and offers our students numerous exciting opportunities.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey of career progression/to senior leadership and headship.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Practitioner Science - Closes 8 May 2026.pdf - 555 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bexhill High Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1454 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bexhill High Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@bexhillacademy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bexhill-high-academy

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