Science Teacher in Bury St Edmunds

School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11)

Start date: January 2027

We invite you to become part of an ambitious and exciting journey as we continue to move our school towards excellence. At the heart of our vision are four key priorities:

• Making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
• Being a great place to work, where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and self-challenge.
• Embracing creativity, innovation and positive change, driven by all members of staff.

Our aspiration is to become the leading school in the area, and we are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative colleague to play an important role in achieving that goal.

As a key member of the Unity Schools Partnership, we place a strong emphasis on professional learning, leadership development and career progression. The successful candidate will benefit from access to the Trust's extensive professional development offer, including support from the Teaching School Hub and an active talent management programme. These opportunities provide an excellent foundation for career growth, both within the Trust and beyond.

This position would be particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher. An ECT joining the school would benefit from a highly supportive faculty structure, experienced mentors, a collaborative team culture and a comprehensive programme of professional development. We are committed to helping colleagues develop their expertise, confidence and leadership potential from the very start of their careers.

We are looking for a creative, reflective and enthusiastic practitioner to join our Science Faculty. The successful candidate will share our passion for high-quality teaching and learning, be committed to motivating and challenging students, and contribute positively to maintaining the Science department's strong profile within the school and wider community.

At County High School, you will join a dedicated and supportive team of professionals, led by an experienced leadership team that works closely with colleagues across the wider Trust. This partnership provides significant opportunities for collaboration, professional development and career progression. Together, we are committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils' potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance.

Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools (10 secondary, 25 primary, and 5 special schools) located on the Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved.

We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.

Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own.

Closing date: 9:00AM, Monday 12th October 2026 (we reserve the right to interview sooner as applications received and appoint)

Interviews: TBC

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.