Head of Year

The Turing School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: All Year Round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2B (£5,561)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• The Turing School
• MPS/UPS + TLR 2B (£5,651)
• September 2025
• Permanent; All Year Round

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Year,English Teacher preferred but other subjects will be considered.

The successful candidate will have the vision and creativity, to inspirestudents and contribute to the continued development of the school.

Job Description:

We are looking for a vibrant and innovative teacher to:

• Deliver and implement an effective, evidence-informed curriculum.
• Foster a learning environment that motivates and enthuses students.
• Contribute to raising student achievement in the department.
• Work collaboratively with members of the department.

The Ideal Candidate

Our new Teacher will:

• Possess a high-quality degree in a related subject area.
• Have a genuine passion for the subject and the ability to ignite this in students.
• Set and maintain high expectations and aspirations for all students.
• Be devoted to our vision that places student well-being and excellent progress at the heart of all we do.

What the school offers its staff

Our Vision

The Turing School is a dynamic, forward-thinking school dedicated tofostering a relentless focus on high achievement, providing outstandinglearning experiences that result in excellent academic and social-emotionaloutcomes for our students.

We strive to develop students that embody our core values of aspiration,respect, diversity and innovation.

Benefits of Careers at The Turing School

Our staff enjoy:

• Supportive Working Conditions - experience a work environment optimised for teacher effectiveness and efficiency.
• Innovative, Research-Engaged School - contribute to pioneering
• educational research in an innovative environment.
• Career Growth - benefit from personalised career development and promotion opportunities across the Swale Academies Trust.
• Supportive Leadership - receive unwavering support from a friendly, evidence-informed leadership team.
• Collaborative Culture - engage regularly with colleagues fostering a strong sense of community.
• Professional Development - participate in a nationally recognised, evidence-informed learning & development programme with a flexible approach to professional learning.
• Staff Well-being – enjoy dedicated weeks without meetings, an annual wellbeing day, a staff wellbeing lounge, and excellent facilities.

Benefits include:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Further details about the role

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. Details are also available to download from our website www.theturingschool.org.uk

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700.

Completed applications should be sent to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at or by post to The Turing School, Larkspur Dr, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 14th July 2025

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TTS - Recruitment Pack - Head of Year.pdf - 2.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Turing School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 731 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Turing School website
• Email address: gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 465700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-turing-school

Arranging a visit to The Turing School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at.

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