East Sussex County Council
Teacher for English (East Sussex Academy)
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Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Thursday 08 October 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
East Sussex Academy
The Ridge
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2AE
Phone: 01273 049656
Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
[harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk]
Website: www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
[www.eastsussex.lseat.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.
Teacher for English required for East Sussex Academy Hastings (Secondary)
We are looking for an inspirational Teacher (English specialist) to join our new school in Hastings, for pupils aged 11-16.
As a Teacher at East Sussex Academy you will be ambitious, talented and passionate about improving lives through the power of learning. You will join an inspirational and committed team taking on the challenge of leading East Sussex Academy on a journey of rapid improvement.
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This role welcomes Teachers from either a mainstream (primary or secondary) or specialist education background with exceptional teaching and learning skills, and a passion to provide the best education possible for all learners.
We encourage innovation and different ways of doing things. We are research and evidence based, keen to draw on new pedagogies and cutting-edge technology to ensure we deliver the very best teaching and learning for our pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly and positively impact the lives of young people and their families, as well as being part of an award winning, collaborative and supportive Academy Trust offering excellent CPD, career progression (Academy and Trust wide), and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
We are proud to be the Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex for permanently excluded children and those at risk of permanent exclusion. East Sussex Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust, is on an exciting journey of systemic improvement and transformation.
Further conversations about the role are welcomed.
We are committed to safeguarding children; successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026, 12pm
Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Start date: 1st January 2027 or sooner if available
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Further information, including application details, are available from our Office Manager, Harriet Holmes: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact ESA Headteacher, Guy Walsh: guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
[guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk]
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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.
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