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Robsack Wood Primary Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9TE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hour per week, term time plus 4 additional weeks.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Single Status Leadership Range L4-L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills ensuring all Early Years policies and processes are implemented and followed to ensure high quality teaching and learning in all settings.

What the school offers its staff

We are currently transitioning to The Pioneer Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time for someone new to join the team.

The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training.
• Regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
• Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Flexible working opportunities

This is a full time role for 37 hours per week, working throughout term time with an additional 4 weeks identified during the holiday period where the Nursery is open. The timing and compensation for this will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

We are keen to successfully recruit to join our team and will be happy to answer any questions or work with any suggested working patterns.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton 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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Robsack Wood Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robsack Wood Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01424 853521
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robsack-wood-primary-academy

Robsack Wood

At Robsack Wood Primary Academy, we put children first. We aim high. They aim high. And every child succeeds.

Our academy is an exciting, exuberant, and welcoming academy where children from 3 months to 11 years old flourish in a safe and stimulating environment. The academy has impressive facilities - including extensive grounds with a large, grassed playing field, adjacent woodlands, garden areas and animal areas with chickens and ducks - to ensure pupils can learn in exceptional environments that promote creativity and motivation.

 It has a published admissions number of 60 and total capacity of 420 pupils. The academy hosts a nursery for children aged from 3 months.

Arranging a visit to Robsack Wood Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk.

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