Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 16 September 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Mary's School
Maynards Green
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN39 9QU
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.
St Mary's School
Teacher of Science
Full-Time - Permanent
1.0fte (32.5hrs per week)
MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3
With an additional TLR2a and SEN allowances (experience dependent)
The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, based across East Sussex, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school. We strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.
St Mary's School, as part of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is a 'Good' special school in Horam. As one of three special schools within the Trust, we make provision for children and young people with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs, all of whom have an Education Health Care plan (EHCP). We are ambitious in our drive to improve outcomes for all our learners. St Mary's School offers the right candidate the opportunity to work in a lively, industrious environment
We are seeking to appoint a strong classroom practitioner to lead and deliver Science to our KS3 & KS4 pupils. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all pupils make progress and succeed. You will be an effective and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about your subject, well organised and has the ability to motivate and engage learners.
Although experience of working in Special Education is not essential for this post, you should be able to demonstrate an approach to curriculum delivery that is exciting and innovative while also being sensitive to the needs of our pupils.
The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our pupils. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued.
We strongly encourage you to visit our school and if you would like to see us prior to submitting an application please contact Paul Murphy, Principal to arrange a visit. Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal discussion with Paul Murphy, Principal, this can also be arranged. Please contact us on opt 3) or by email via
For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here:
Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 16th September 2025
Please send completed applications to
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about The Trust and St Mary's, please visit SABDEN's website by clicking here:
The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).
Additional Information
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. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an 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 .
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.