We are looking for an inspirational Teacher 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.
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
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.
Main Purpose of the Job:
1. To achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the learners within East Sussex
Academy (ESA).
2. To develop a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities for learners.
3. To support the Senior Leadership Team in creating lasting improvement in the quality of
education provision and the management of teaching and learning through the provision of high
quality professional services which meet the changing expectation of London South East
Academies Trust (LSEAT).
Key Responsibilities of the Job Holder:
To contribute to the development of the LSEAT Alternative Provision approach to overcome
obstacles to learning and improve student participation in academy life.
Teaching and Learning
All staff have a teaching commitment that will involve the following:
1. Deliver and facilitate dynamic, creative and active lessons in a designated subject area.
2. Plan and record lessons.
3. Termly submissions of schemes of work to line manager.
4. Identify the individual learning needs of learners including those with SEN.
5. Monitor and review the progress of individual learners and groups of learners by contributing
to IEPs and annual reviews of learners with an EHC plan.
6. Maintain pupil and class records, prepare and present reports.
7. Completion of learners subject reports and profiles.
8. Assessment monitoring and evaluation in line with ESA Policy.
9. Set pupil targets.
10. Prepare school reports in line with statutory requirements for reporting to parents and carers
and to adhere to the annual schedule for completion of pupil profiles including attendance.
11. Take responsibility for tracking pupil progress in a specific subject area and for the collation and
monitoring of data to support teaching and learning.
12. Set and mark regular homework.
13. Undertake regular sampling of learners’ work.
14. Identify and manage relevant resources required to sustain and embed high quality subject
delivery.
15. Keep abreast of developments in all relevant aspects of the curriculum and identify
examination pathways where appropriate.
Contacts & Relationships
1. To work in partnership with a range of agencies and providers as appropriate to deliver a broad
and balanced curriculum offer.
2. To work with colleagues on arranging for reintegration to schools or for transition to other
suitable provision, education, employment or training as appropriate.
3. To work with the SLT on the ESA development plan, Ofsted action plans and any other academy
wide plans as directed.
4. To attend team meetings and participate in activities to support the senior leadership team in
the maintenance of discipline and ethos.
5. To assist and support other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the PRU including
involvement in offsite activities.
General
1. To promote the safeguarding of children.
2. To take an active role in encouraging good attendance of learners.
3. To carry out the duties of a Schoolteacher as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions
document.
4. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with ESA policies and
relevant to health and safety guidance and legislation.
5. To use IT systems as required to carry out duties of the post in the most effective manner.
6. To participate in performance management and undertake training and professional
development as appropriate.
7. To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by SLT.
8. To ensure that all services within the areas of responsibility are provided in accordance with
the ESA commitment to high quality provision.
9. At all times carry out the responsibilities of the post with regard to the ESA Equal opportunity
policy.
10. Attend school-based meetings and complete relevant administrative tasks.
]11. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the
efficient and effective running of the ESA.