Teacher of Performing Arts

The Eastbourne Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 April 2025

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: Drama
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 Teaching Position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49,084
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2C available (for HoY role)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Eastbourne Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and forward-thinking Performing Arts teacher to contribute to the continuous growth and accomplishments of our Performing Arts department. This post offers the prospect of a TLR to a be Head of Year within the team for the right candidate who possesses the qualities, skills and experience we are looking for. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to significantly influence the academic advancement and triumph of our students.

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

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants

• On-site Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Further details about the role

If you are interested in this post, please contact Charlie Bowden, for an informal discussion. Charlie.bowden@swale.at and 01323 514900.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Lisa Wood, Office Manager, lisa.wood@swale.at or by post to The Eastbourne Academy, Brodrick Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9RQ. 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 28th April 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 lisa.wood@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

TEA - Teacher of Performing Arts - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Eastbourne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 835 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Eastbourne Academy website
• Email address: Charlie.bowden@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 514900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eastbourne-academy

Arranging a visit to The Eastbourne Academy

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

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