Swale Academies Trust
Year Group Manager
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The Eastbourne Academy
£32,065 - £33,934 FTE – SAT E
£27,702 - £29,317 Pro Rata
37 hours per week
Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
October 2026 start
w/c 31st August 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Year Group Manager to join our team at The Eastbourne Academy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional pastoral care, safeguarding, and academic support to students within a designated year group.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
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Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- On-site Parking
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas, and restaurants
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
How to Apply
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Steve Rickard, Co-Head of School at steve.rickard@swale.at.
Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to steve.rickard@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.
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In accordance with current GDPR compliance, we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.
The Eastbourne Academy may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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