* The Eastbourne Academy
* £28,641 - £30,201 FTE – SAT D
* £24,744 - £26,092 Pro Rata
* 37 hours per week
* Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days
* September 2025 start
* Interviews: w/c 23rd June 2025
The Eastbourne Academy is proud to offer ‘The Key’ which is a bespoke on-site alternative provision providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students who have faced challenges within mainstream education. Our vision is to develop a specialist multidisciplinary team to deliver a bespoke pupil centred programme based on the young person's needs to encourage prosocial behaviours. We would like to appoint candidates who are passionate about inclusion and who wish to become part of a team to build a community within The Eastbourne Academy, fostering a feeling of belonging and inclusivity for all pupils.
By utilising our school's core values; Curiosity, Ambition, Respect and Engagement, The Key will be at the heart of a range of support designed to unlock potential and empower these young individuals to develop academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring bespoke pathways working towards successful reintegration into mainstream.
Within The Key our curriculum embodies The Eastbourne Academy vision of providing outstanding education to every student. Delivered by specialist staff in small-group settings, the curriculum covers core subjects, with therapeutic interventions and cross curricular based projects whilst also offering students the flexibility to engage with optional subjects through online learning. This personalised approach promotes independent learning and aligns with our evidence-informed teaching practices, empowering students to develop their cognitive and social-emotional skills, preparing them for life beyond school.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
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.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
* 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
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 Kate Mahar, at Kate.mahar@swale.at.
Applications should be made via TES or by submitting a SAT Application Form to lisa.wood@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.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
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.
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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