Teacher of English

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

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• The Turing School
• MPS/UPS + possibility of TLR
• 32.5 hours per week, All Year Round
• Start Date – April 2026
• Interviews: 26th February 2026

The Turing School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, dedicated, and skilled teacher to join our well-established and popular English Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge. The school offers the opportunity to deliver examination qualifications at Key Stage 4.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about teaching English across all key stages.
• A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
• Suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

What the school offers its staff

Join us to benefit from:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• 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 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.

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700.

Applications should be made via TES or by submitting a SAT Application Form to gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

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

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TTS - Teacher of English - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.43 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Turing School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 765 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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