19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    13 November 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    16 October 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS tbc

Teacher of Science job summary

Teacher of Science

Start date: January 2026

Grade/salary: MPS/UPS

Applications from ECTs welcome

Contract: Permanent, full time

Are you a passionate science educator ready to inspire the next generation of curious minds? We are seeking an inspirational and committed Teacher of Science. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where innovation, collaboration, and high standards are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to take the next step in your teaching career and lead with purpose, we would love to hear from you.

The Science Department is a vibrant and dynamic department within the Academy, with nine teaching staff and a team of four technicians. We are proud of the curriculum we work hard to provide for our students. The department is led by a Head of Science who is supported by Heads of KS3 and KS4. Science at Uplands Academy has a long tradition of academic excellence, consequently many students progress to taking one or more of the sciences at post 16. We have a history of students progressing to study the sciences at Oxbridge and to study medicine or veterinary at prestigious institutions.

Uplands Academy a mixed 11-16 non-selective converter academy with approximately 800 students. Uplands is situated in Wadhurst, a small, rural town in East Sussex with traditional, independent shops in a warm and friendly local community. Wadhurst is close to Royal Tunbridge Wells which is approximately seven miles north with its bustling shopping centre, iconic landmarks and thriving social scene and fascinating architecture. Alot of our staff commute to us from a variety of places such as the south coast including Hastings and Eastbourne together with other locations across Kent and Sussex.

Uplands Academy, alongside Beacon Academy and Hailsham Academy, is proud to be part of MARK Education Trust. The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the Trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful and knowledgeable. The Trust was established in September 2022 with the integration of Uplands Academy (formerly Uplands Community College) into the partnership with Beacon Academy. In September 2025, the Trust were delighted to welcome Hailsham Academy (formerly Hailsham Community College Academy Trust). Together, we are committed to building strong, cohesive teams dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our students thrive and our staff are empowered to deliver and develop with excellence.

For further details, please contact the Human Resources department on 01892 782135 or email cburgess@uplands-academy.org. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.

MARK Education Trust (Beacon, Uplands and Hailsham Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Uplands Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
736 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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Uplands Academy converted to an Academy in September 2022 and became a member of the MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust). The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. This partnership will provide many exciting opportunities for professional development, and the sharing of good practice across the schools within the trust.

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