Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time
Fixed-term for: 12 months
Closing date: 12pm Thursday 14 May 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Mulberry Academy Hastings
Rye Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN35 5DN
Phone: 01424 711950
Email: hr@hastings.mulberryschoolstrust.org
Website: www.thehastingsacademy.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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.
We are looking to appoint a motivated Apprentice Teacher of Science to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong subject knowledge and a passion for science to begin their teaching career while developing their skills within a supportive and ambitious school.
You will join a highly collaborative department committed to delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and ensuring that all students develop strong Science knowledge. Science is a valued and popular subject at the school, and the department works closely together to continually refine the curriculum and share effective teaching practice.
This role forms part of a structured teacher apprenticeship programme that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will receive high-quality mentoring, training and professional development while gradually developing your classroom practice and taking increasing responsibility for teaching.
You will be joining a school with significant success in developing apprentice teachers. Over the last three years, 14 apprentices have trained with us and gone on to become strong, confident teachers, supported by a culture of collaboration, coaching and professional learning.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of lessons, inspire students and contribute to the ongoing development of the Science curriculum. We are looking for someone who can foster a love of reading and writing, engage learners of all abilities and bring enthusiasm and energy to the classroom.
The successful candidate will hold, or be working towards, a relevant degree and will demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and learning. You will be supported to develop your practice to the highest level while working towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status.
Providing talent development opportunities
We want ambitious and talented people to join Mulberry Academy Hastings because they want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Professional development is central to our culture. All teaching staff benefit from weekly professional development, and each year we dedicate a two-week professional development programme in October. During this time teachers deepen their practice and collaborate on improving teaching and learning, while colleagues in support roles have structured time designed specifically for their own professional development.
We also build coaching into teachers’ timetables, ensuring every teacher benefit from regular professional dialogue, reflection and support to continually develop their practice.
As part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, staff benefit from Trust-wide expertise, strong collaboration, and opportunities to grow professionally. The East London Teaching School Hub further enhances this offer, delivering nationally recognised programmes and enabling staff to engage in and contribute to training across all career stages.
Offering flexible working
We recognise the importance of balancing work and home life. We consider flexible and family-friendly working opportunities wherever possible, including part-time, term-time and job-share arrangements. At Mulberry Academy Hastings we also design timetables to support staff wellbeing. All teachers receive a weekly PPA sessions scheduled as an afternoon, which can be worked remotely if teachers wish, supporting a healthy work life balance.
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Balancing everyday life with the requirements of work can create pressures for all of us. Work is a significant part of our lives and we are committed to creating a healthy and supportive working environment.
All employees have free access to a 24-hour confidential counselling and wellbeing service, designed to support staff with a range of personal and professional challenges.
Recognising that the autumn term is the longest and most demanding, we restructured our calendar to better support staff wellbeing with a two-week break in October.
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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
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.