Job Description

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week


Working pattern: Part-time


(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)




Fixed term: As the appointment is to cover maternity leave, the end date of this temporary contract will remain open and be dependent on the return to work of the permanent postholder.


Closing date: 9:00am Monday 06 October 2025


Interviews: To be scheduled shortly after the closing date


Start Date: 01 January 2026


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Uckfield College


Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ




Phone: 01825 764844


Email: office@uckfield.college


Website: Uckfield College




Please note, we do not accept CVs.


Teacher of Science
Part-time 0.6 fte, MPS/UPS
Maternity Cover - Required for 1st January 2026


Join Our Outstanding Team!


Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular college in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our college is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Science department is housed in our new main school building.


We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious teacher, who is passionate about Science, to join our forward thinking Science team. A career at Uckfield College offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make real changes to the lives and outcomes of our young people. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for Science and who will contribute to our exceptional Super Curricular programme. This position would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator.


At Uckfield College, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative team striving for excellence in language learning. In return, we offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits, including:


Teachers' Pension Scheme Extensive professional development opportunities Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events
For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources Team on extension 1008, quoting reference SCI/09/25, or visit our website.


Completed applications can be emailed to hr@uckfield.college .


We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.


East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.


The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.


If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.



Additional Information



This authority 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 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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



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.