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Willingdon Community School
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We are Willingdon
We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do. Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike. We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow. We are respectful, honest and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys. We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way. We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson. We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.
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Vacancies at Willingdon
Willingdon Community School is part of East Sussex County Council, this authority 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 Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare information relating to previous employment dismissals and criminal convictions. For further details about why we ask for this and what you should or shouldn’t declare, you can visit the Disclosure and Barring Service or Ex-offenders and employment on GOV.UK.
For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Equal opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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“It's a great school with great staff!”
“Willingdon is more than just a school, it is a community that work and strive for success collectively. We are all one team who want to share success with pupils and other staff members.”
“I work at Willingdon as I believe it is a great school that really cares about you as a person and the goals you wish to achieve.”
“There is a strong sense of community and pride with students and staff. Great colleagues and a sense that everyone's opinions and ideas are valued.”
“The support you receive from colleagues and the leadership team is huge. Your talent is recognised and there is career progression if that's the path you want to take. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else!”
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LEARNING SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Single Status Grade 3/4 £25,614 - £26,247 per annum (pro rata)
Fixed Term role (until May 2027)
34 hours per week/39 weeks per year (paid for 45.05 weeks per year to include holiday entitlement)
Actual pro rata salary is £20,335 - £20,837 per annum
Are you an experienced SEN TA looking for a new challenge?
Are you a psychology or educational specialist graduate looking for work experience in an educational setting?
Keen to pursue a career in teaching and looking for classroom experience before embarking on your teaching training?
Join our amazing SEN Team, working in a rewarding role as a Learning Support Professional, making a difference to young people's lives and their future
Willingdon Community School are a nurturing and inclusive school and our team of Learning Support Professionals are key to supporting our students with achieving their potential
The post will involve a combination of targeted work in our inclusion room with students who are hard to reach and present with challenging behaviours and in-class support across the curriculum with students within SEN. The students will need support with literacy and numeracy, interpreting tasks and managing their behaviour. The post will require some knowledge of working with students in an educational setting and it will be useful to have experience of behaviour management and/or counselling skills. The successful applicant will show initiative and demonstrate that they have the tenacity to ensure that the students’ progress.
Learning Support Professional Job Description
Learning Support Professional Recruitment Pack
Closing Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026 (by noon)
We advise applying promptly for this vacancy as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
(2x part-time roles)
Single Status Grade 3/4 £25,614 — £26,247 per annum (pro rata)
Part-time / Permanent / 19.5 hours or 18 hours per week/39 weeks per year (paid for 45.05 weeks per year to include holiday entitlement)
Role 1: Tues, Wed, Fri (9.00am - 3:30pm, 19.5 hours) - Actual pro rata salary is £11,662 — £11,951 per annum
Role 2: Mon, Wed, Fri (9.30am - 3:30pm, 18 hours) - Actual pro rata salary is £10,765 — £11,031 per annum
(Please ensure you state clearly on your application form which role you wish to apply for)
We are seeking to appoint two Science Technicians.
The appointed person will be enthusiastic, flexible, and have a pro-active approach to tasks in the classroom, they will be required to support teaching staff and provide admin support where needed.
The post will involve general preparation for practical lessons; post holders are expected to work alongside Science teachers as well as independently. The successful candidate will show initiative, with good communication and IT skills. The successful candidate will become part of a team that supports the growth and development of a highly achieving school. Some Technician experience would be favourable, which would be reflected in the salary scale offered.
Science Technician Job Description
Science Technician Recruitment Pack
Closing Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026 (by noon)
We advise applying promptly for this vacancy as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
To Apply
Please download the relevant application form from below, completed applications can be e-mailed to recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk or posted to:
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9QX
Information about the interview arrangements will be sent to the shortlisted candidates.
Note to Candidates: If you have not heard from the school/establishment within 4 weeks of the closing date, you should normally assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
To apply for all vacancies, please download and complete the applicable application form from below and return via email to: recruitment@willingdonschool.org.uk
or by post to:
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 9QX
NB: we advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.