Description Hours of work: 32.5 Working pattern: Full-time Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: East Sussex Academy Denton Island Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9BA Phone: 01273 049656 Email: harriet.holmes@eastsussex.lseat.org.uk Website: 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 required for East Sussex Academy, Newhaven (Secondary) We are looking for an inspirational Teacher to join our new school in Newhaven, 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. 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 new Alternative Provision provider in East Sussex for permanently excluded children and those at risk of permanent exclusion. East Sussex Academy joins London South East Academies Trust 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: Friday 12 th December 2025 Interview date: Week of 15 th December 2025 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 Application form Job Description Advert