Join Our Team

At The Eastbourne Academy, we are a leading, pioneering school nestled within Eastbourne. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students and a fulfilling work environment for our staff. We are eager for you to become a part of our dynamic team of teachers, leaders and support staff. At The Eastbourne Academy, we emphasise diversity, inclusivity, and support to ensure that each member of our staff can excel and contribute to our shared vision of unlocking each student's potential.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Supportive Working Conditions

We rigorously study the working conditions of our teachers and incorporates the latest research on teacher motivation to helps us create an ideal work environment for our staff. We focus on factors that significantly contribute to teacher well-being and job satisfaction. Our commitment to a data-driven approach to education allows our teachers to focus on what is truly important.

Career Growth

Recognising the connection between job satisfaction and career progression (Sims, 2018), we provide tailored career development opportunities for all our staff members. Being part of Swale Academies Trust presents a wide range of career opportunities, offering regular possibilities for advancement across different schools within the Trust to benefit our teachers, leaders, and students.

Supportive Leadership

Our approachable, supportive, and research-driven leadership team acknowledges the essential role leadership quality plays in job satisfaction. We consistently practice our core values and offer unwavering support to our teachers.

Collaborative Staff Culture

Our systems and structures promote consistent interaction among staff members within their departments and beyond, cultivating a vibrant sense of collaboration and community. Our staff value the time and support they receive from their colleagues.

Professional Learning and Development

Our nationally recognised evidence-based professional learning and development programme encourages flexible working arrangements and offers staff more control over their time. This approach promotes a more objective method to teacher development.

Staff Well-being

We prioritise the well-being of our staff members. This includes the provision of careful calendar planning to avoid overly busy weeks, an annual well-being day and dedicated staff facilities. This includes the academy being attached to a leisure centre, providing additional opportunities for our staff.

Research-Informed School

We take pride in our evidence-informed approach to education and our commitment to publishing research that benefits others by enhancing the understanding of research engagement in schools. By joining our team, you will become part of a school that values objectivity and actively contributes to educational research.

Desirable Location

The Eastbourne Academy is ideally situated just a short walk away from local parks and a 10-minute drive from Eastbourne's beautiful beaches. With strong transport connections, our site offers our staff a favourable working environment.

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