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Willingdon Community School
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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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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.
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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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“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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Current Vacancies
TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES
TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY
Full-time / Full Year
MPS - UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
For immediate start, or April 26 or September 26 start
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Geography. The appointed person will be joining a successful department and faculty within the school. This is a perfect career opportunity to join a high performing school with a commitment to career development which would be very suitable for an ambitious teacher at the start of their career as well as a more experienced candidate.
The successful candidate will be someone who is dedicated, enthusiastic and able to plan and deliver inspiring and exciting learning experiences for our KS3 and KS4 students. Our goal is to equip all our young people with the knowledge, tools and literary understanding to broaden their own horizons, encouraging them to question and explore the world for themselves.
The Geography department is a consistently well-performing department consisting of teachers with a vast array of experience. The department is highly cohesive and is an enjoyable, exciting place to work. Regardless of past levels of success, the striving for excellence never stops. All pupils currently follow a sequenced curriculum that creates a core foundation for academic theory, practical geographical applications and geographical writing in preparation for their GCSE years. Willingdon currently follows AQA Geography 8035 specification at GCSE level. The ability to drive excellent outcomes and provide purposeful, engaging GCSE lessons is essential for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and experienced faculty that is well resourced and housed in good accommodation with audio/visual facilities available, including Interactive White Boards in each classroom.
Geography Teacher Job Description
Closing Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026 (by noon)
Interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates only
We advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received
SUPPORT STAFF VACANCIES
LEARNING MENTOR
Single Status Grade 3 £24,796 per annum (pro rata)
Fixed term 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 £19,686 per annum
To start September 2026
We are seeking to appoint to our team of hardworking and enthusiastic Learning Mentors who would act as role models to our students.
Willingdon Community School has a highly committed and supportive staff body who would welcome you into the team.
Duties will include: Being a positive role model; Supporting students in a range of subjects; Helping students who require extra support; Participation in school trips and supervising group activities
The successful candidates will help to develop students’ confidence, supporting with literacy and numeracy and to guide them how to access education to achieve their highest potential. The post may also 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. They will need to have excellent communications skills, tolerance and sensitivity.
At Willingdon Community School, we invest heavily in our staff training. The successful candidates will be given opportunities to develop their own projects and gain skills required to ease them into the professional world of work.
If you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and help young people realise their potential, we would invite you to apply.
Learning Mentor Job Description
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14th January 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.