Secondary Teacher

London South East Academies Trust; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational trust in Tudhoe is looking for a passionate Teacher to join their new school in Newhaven starting in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have exceptional teaching skills and a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative team focused on raising aspirations and expectations in a supportive environment. Competitive salary, excellent CPD, and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Onsite gym access

Discounts at in-house restaurants

Qualifications

• Ambitious and talented individual who is passionate about improving lives.
• Experience in a mainstream or specialist education setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a committed team to lead the journey of rapid improvement.
• Provide the best education for all learners.
• Innovate teaching methods using cutting-edge technology.

Skills

Exceptional teaching and learning skills

Passion for education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher (Secondary, Newhaven) required for September 2025
We are looking for an inspirational Teacher to join our new school in Newhaven.
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.
Our aim is to ensure that every single child and young person gets the support they
need to progress and reach their full potential. This will be achieved by improving
the quality of education and crucially, by raising aspiration and expectations of
staff, pupils and their families.
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 really 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: Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Interview date: Interviews will be arranged with candidates once an application
has been received.

About Us

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at [e-mail]

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.