Job Description

Hours of work:


Working pattern: Fulltime/Part-time


(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: Friday 03 October 2025


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


Hollington Primary School


Hollington Old Lane


Hastings


East Sussex


TN38 9DS


Phone: 01424 851 783


Email: Office@hps.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: http://www.hps.e-sussex.sch.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.


This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.


The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.


If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.


The full advert and application pack can be found here:


https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150267/EDV-2025-HPS-07772



We are seeking to appoint a PE teacher from November, teaching PE lessons and running sports clubs. We are looking for a trained teacher or a sports coach, ideally with relevant sports qualifications. We are seeking someone to teach PE 3 days a week (ideally Mon-Wed, or Tue-Thur). For candidates seeking full time roles, we can consider this, but a full time role would involve teaching PE 3 days a week and then teaching in a KS1 class for the other 2 days.


This role is suitable for both qualified teachers or unqualified teachers, and the salary would reflect levels of experience and qualifications. We have a PE curriculum in place and strong support available from our Academy Head of PE. The successful candidate would be teaching PE to a range of classes from EYFS to Year 6. We have a vastly experienced and stable teaching team who provide the best care and guidance to our children, and we are looking for a friendly, committed individual to join us. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 851783.


Hollington Primary School joined The Pioneer Academy in 2023 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. At Hollington Primary School, we take pride in providing a kind, safe and happy community where we aspire to inspire. Our school family believes every child is entitled to enjoy memorable learning experiences. Our challenging curriculum, alongside our nurturing environment, enables all to reach their full potential.


Hollington Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk


At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff. Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training. Regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including professionals from the EEF. Access to professional coaching. A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust's Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and behaviour. Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload. Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling. Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff. Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the /Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration if you are shortlisted for interview.


Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children's Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.


The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy can be read online: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/policies-and-documents/

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY. AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE

Additional Information



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). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



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.