PE Teacher; AP Secondary

About the role

Inspire Through Sport – PE Teacher Wanted!

Are you a passionate PE Teacher who believes sport can change lives? Do you thrive on helping young people rebuild confidence, resilience, and ambition?

East Sussex Academy (ESA) is looking for an exceptional PE Teacher to join our Alternative Provision in Hastings
, working with secondary‑aged students who need a fresh start.

• Re‑engage students who may have struggled in mainstream education
• Build confidence, discipline, and self‑belief
• Help young people overcome barriers and achieve real success

You’ll be part of a team committed to breaking down obstacles to learning and improving student participation every day.

Hastings, East Sussex

£27,785 – £45,352 (UQT3–MPS6)
£2,787 SEN allowance

• Deliver creative, active, and engaging PE lessons
• Adapt learning to meet SEN and individual student needs
• Motivate and inspire students through physical activity
• Track progress and celebrate every win – big and small
• Be a positive role model both in and out of the classroom

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.

The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.