Teacher - Inclusive Learning in Eastbourne

Are you looking for a rewarding teaching role where you can make a real difference? Do you want to support and inspire young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher in Inclusive Learning to join our dedicated team at our Eastbourne Campus. Our Inclusive Learning Team supports young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, as well as barriers to learning, enabling them to achieve their qualifications, progress onto inspiring programmes, and develop a clear vision for their future. We have high expectations for all our learners and are committed to helping them exceed their aspirations. You’ll be joining a dynamic, supportive team that takes a person-centred, multi-disciplinary approach to delivering high-quality, inclusive education.

Role Overview

• Delivering engaging teaching across a range of subjects, including Functional Skills (Maths and English), employability skills, and personal and social development
• Supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, learning difficulties, disabilities, and Autism
• Working collaboratively with curriculum staff to design enriching learning experiences that raise aspirations
• Contributing to departmental planning, team meetings, and the ongoing development of Inclusive Learning provision

Qualifications & Experience

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) and a recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a student-centred approach to teaching
• A passion for inclusion and supporting learners to progress successfully into mainstream courses or future pathways

For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We can offer teacher development and qualifications to support your success.

Closing date: 23rd June 2026

Interview Date: 1st July 2026

College location: Based at our Eastbourne campus

Annual salary: £30,000 - £42,000 FTE (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

Benefits

In return, we can offer you: A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning. Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK. We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@escg.ac.uk and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations. At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.