Lesson Leader/PE Technician

University of Brighton Academies Trust; England; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The St Leonards Academy seeks a permanent Lesson Leader/PE Technician to join our supportive team. This role involves covering lessons, assisting in PE delivery, and contributing to the students’ development. We value motivated individuals who can foster positive relationships and support educational excellence.

Benefits

Generous Pension

Holiday Entitlement

Health and Wellbeing Support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail Discount Program

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or supporting in a classroom.
• Ability to deliver lessons of outstanding quality.
• Commitment to developing and achieving pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide lesson coverage in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support delivery of PE as a Teaching Assistant.
• Collaborate with team to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Organized

Motivated

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Relationship building

Enthusiasm

Job description

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £18,817 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?

The St Leonards Academy are recruiting a permanent Lesson Leader/PE Technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic team, contributing to raising standards in the classroom. In the absence of the class teacher, the Lesson Leader will provide lesson cover under the supervisory arrangements established by the Academy. When these cover arrangements are not required, to work as a Teaching Assistant according to the requirements of the Academy, supporting the delivery of PE.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a drive for excellence and a desire to deliver lessons of an outstanding quality
• is highly organised, motivated and committed to the role
• has experience working in teaching or in providing support in the classroom
• is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure a high level of communication both internally and externally
• is flexible to the changing demands of the role
• is able to build positive working relationships with students
• has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Please refer to the attached job description for full details.

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

Visit us: Home - The St Leonards Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Sidders, Academy Administration Manager on 01424 448740 or [e-mail]

Key dates

Closing date: 13 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: 3 September 2025

Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts

A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application