Job Details

Hours of work: 20 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time and Term-time only. (As the position is part-time and term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Tuesday 17 October 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

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

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Higher Education (HE) Champion and Careers Mentor

Swale Pay Scale: Band 5 point 16 £18,895 pro-rata (dependant on qualifications)

Monday to Friday 20 hours per week / term-time. (The Academy is prepared to be flexible about the timings of these hours )

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person, to provide impartial careers and education advice to our students and parents and ensure a successful and smooth transition from KS4 to KS5, widening participation at higher education, especially for underrepresented groups. The role also involves providing a range of administrative support. The successful candidate should have excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills, with a sound knowledge of Microsoft applications.

If you would like to apply for any of this position, please complete the Support Staff Application Form available on our website and email to: the Principal’s P.A. & H.R. Manager Mrs. M. Hopkins

The Eastbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.