East Sussex County Council
Teacher for PE (East Sussex Academy)
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Teacher for PE Required – East Sussex Academy Hastings (Secondary)
Hours of work: 32.5 (Full-time) Position type: Teacher
About East Sussex Academy
We are looking for an inspirational PE Teacher to join our new school in Hastings, delivering an academic and emotional education to pupils aged 11–16.
Our Vision & Commitment
At East Sussex Academy, we aim to:
- Improve lives through excellence in education.
- Join an ambitious, research-driven, evidence-based team on a mission to achieve rapid systemic improvement.
- Offer a supportive environment focused on innovation, student progress, and faculty development.
- Provide substantial CPD opportunities and career pathways within our unique Trust structure.
- Foster staff well-being and ensure a collaborative professional community.
Our distinct role in Education: As the new Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex, we serve pupils who are:
- Permanently excluded
- At serious risk of permanent exclusion
We partner with London South East Academies Trust to drive structural change and growth.
The Role
You will be a dedicated, passionate, and fundamentally talented PE Teacher, with an acute understanding of health, physical activity, and laughter.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning
- Deliver creative, engaging physical education lessons across years 7–11.
- Measure and track progress, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and reports.
- Embrace and cascade new pedagogical practices, integrating technology and inclusive strategies as necessary.
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Curriculum & Pastoral Leadership
- Contribute to or lead the development of a higher-than-anticipated PE curriculum.
- Support peer pastoral responsibilities, including focusing on pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
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Commitment & Reflection
- Engage in ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Join our academy team in reviewing and enhancing school-wide policies and practices.
- Collaborate with colleagues to help create a vibrant, uma(transformative) academic and sporting culture.
Role Requirements
Essential Skills
✓ Proven teaching experience (preferably secondary PE or cross-phase). ✓ Demonstrated ability to inspire students with lesson content, empathy, and effectiveness. ✓ Strong commitment to the well-being and attainment of all learners. ✓ Research-informed practice, able to reflect on and refine your approaches.
Desirable Experience
🔹 Additional qualified, informal sports coaching credentials. 🔹 Evidence of leading extracurricular activities or school sports teams. 🔹 Prior experience in working with alternative or additional needs learners.
Benefits
- Members of a rapidly growing academy-trust offering wide-ranging CPD and promotion opportunities.
- Competitive pay scheme aligned with East Sussex-scale salaries.
- Commitment to actualising and balancing team members’ work-life balance.
- Free secondary school (private if applicable) place for one child.
- Free travel pass for staff проживающие в Hazings.
- Investments in staff health, wellness, and professional development.
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Requirements & Safeguarding
Legal Compliance
This post abides by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018, requiring that all candidates:
- Self-declare they have not been disqualified from providing relevant childcare in England.
- Successful candidates must complete a legal declaration during pre-employment checks.
Key Deadlines
📅 Closing date: Thursday, 8th October 2026 (12pm) 🗓 Interview date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026 📅 Start date: Expected January 2027 (earlier available if mutual).
How to Apply
For official applications, including specifics: Contact the Office Manager, Harriet Holmes : email - harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Website - www.eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
For an informal conversation, contact Guy Walsh (Headteacher): : email - guy.walsh@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check as a prerequisite for employment. See further details here.
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