Teacher - Science

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in education? Do you want to inspire the next generation on their A Level courses?

Join a supportive and forward-thinking A Level team committed to delivering an engaging, career-focused curriculum. You’ll play a key role in inspiring students through high-quality teaching, with opportunities to contribute to specialist areas such as forensic, marine, and environmental science. Alongside teaching, you’ll support learners as a personal tutor, helping them achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

This exciting role will include:

• Delivering across a range of Applied Science programmes, including BTEC Applied Science, with opportunities to contribute to specialist areas such as Marine Science & Environmental Science.
• Providing pastoral support as a personal tutor, supporting students’ academic progress and wellbeing.
• Engaging and inspiring students through high-quality, inclusive, and student-centred delivery.
• Sharing your subject expertise, passion, and any relevant industry insight to bring learning to life.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Relevant experience – either within teaching or in a science-based industry (e.g. applied, environmental, forensic, or marine sectors).
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching and learning.
• A relevant degree in a science-related discipline.
• Teaching experience within Further Education is desirable but not essential.
• The ability or willingness to contribute to specialist areas such as marine, and/or environmental science would be highly advantageous.
• We welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with limited or no teaching experience. Full support and development, including teaching qualifications, will be provided.

• Closing date: 31st May 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 8th June – Subject to Change

College location: Based at our Lewes.

Annual salary: Circa £30,000 - £42,000 FTE (Actual £27,000 - £38,000)

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:   Part Time – 33.5 Hours / 52.14 Weeks – Can consider Job Shares

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In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.  

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

 

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@escg.ac.uk and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.