About this role
Thank you for your interest in our exciting vacancy for a Teacher of Science. This is a part-time position (17–24 hours per week) within a core and highly valued subject area, and we are looking for a candidate with the enthusiasm, subject knowledge and commitment to inspire students across all key stages.
Battle Abbey School is an all-through school for children from 3 months to 18 years of age. We are an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in East Sussex, with the Senior School located at the historic English Heritage site of Battle Abbey. This unique setting provides a rich and inspiring backdrop to a modern, forward-thinking education.
Our size creates a caring and supportive family environment in which a strong community of pupils and staff focus on the wellbeing and potential of each individual child. We are a mixed-ability school that embraces inclusive teaching and values progress as highly as attainment. The successful candidate must support the School’s ethos and become an active, caring and committed member of our community.
We are seeking an excellent Teacher of Science with a Chemistry or Physics specialism to join our Senior School from September 2026. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at A Level (OCR A) depending on experience. This role would suit both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.