We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and well qualified graduate of Music, ideally with a keyboard specialism and a supplementary interest in coaching some team sports, to join our Music departments at Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s Prep.

Description

Graduate of Music (ideally with a keyboard specialism and a supplementary ability in team sports)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and well qualified graduate of Music, ideally with a keyboard specialism and a supplementary interest in coaching some team sports, to join our Music departments at Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s Prep. The successful candidate will inspire pupils across the 7–18 age range, delivering high quality teaching at from KS2 to A level and performance-based ensembles at Eastbourne College at St Andrew’s Prep. Both music departments are dynamic and well resourced.

Beyond the music departments, the post-holder will also contribute to our team games programme at the College and additionally carry out tutoring / pastoral work in one of the College’s pupil houses. A greater proportion of the post-holder’s working week will be spent at the College.

This role is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a recent graduate seeking to begin or explore a career in teaching. Strong support, mentoring, and professional development opportunities will be provided.

Contract: The position is initially for a two-year fixed term, starting on 1 September 2026 (or later in the autumn of 2026, for the right candidate) and may lead to a more substantive contract thereafter.

Application process

To apply and for a full job description, please visit www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities and click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the required application form. A letter of application (addressed to the Headmaster), evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above, and an up-to-date CV should be uploaded with this online application form.

Please also provide the contact details of three referees, one of whom should be your current employer.

Applications should be received by Friday 29 May 2026

For any queries, please contact Human Resources on 01323 452288 or email hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk.

Safeguarding Statement

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Post holders will be engaging in regulated activity.

All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is a non-smoking establishment.