Teacher of Science, Brighton - ECTs are welcome to apply
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PBThis job expired on 16 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 December 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): School day: 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MTPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding teacher;
- be passionate about their subject and committed to making Science an exciting and enjoyable subject for all our students;
- have outstanding interpersonal skills;
- be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
- be innovative, dynamic and forward-looking;
- be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
- be a team player.
What the school offers its staff
In joining Patcham High, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.
Flexible working opportunities
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Science to teach across the full age and ability range from September 2025. Pay Scale: MTPS/UPS (placed on scale dependent on experience). Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful, it is known for its innovative approach and values CPD very highly. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes for learners in Science.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding teacher;
- be passionate about their subject and committed to making Science an exciting and enjoyable subject for all our students;
- have outstanding interpersonal skills;
- be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
- be innovative, dynamic and forward-looking;
- be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
- be a team player.
In joining Patcham High, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
To apply please download the application form from the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/ and email the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).
Patcham High School 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.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
*We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
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Closing Date*: Thursday 16th January 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Soon after the closing date
Commitment to safeguarding
Patcham High School 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.
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About Patcham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1092 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Patcham High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
Arranging a visit to Patcham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.
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