Newly qualified teachers
How do I apply for teaching jobs in East Sussex?
- Apply direct to the school when you see a vacancy
- Apply to our Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Primary Pool
You can apply direct to schools for teaching posts advertised on our latest teaching jobs page, the local press and the Times Educational Supplement.
The school will send you a job pack containing all the information you will need to apply. It is important that you read the information in this pack, including the selection criteria before filling in the application form.
For all the information you need when applying for teaching jobs in East Sussex, download our recruitment brochure 'Your professional learning pathway'.
Primary school
If you are looking for a teaching job in a primary school you can apply to join the Newly Qualified Teacher Primary Pool.
If your application is successful you will be asked to attend an interview. If you are successful at interview we will help you find vacancies that match your preferences. A head teacher will then contact you directly as soon as a possible placement becomes available.
To apply, please use the following form:
You can still apply for any other vacancies that arise and you do not have to accept a job unless you feel it is right for you. Once you have found the right job we will send you an induction pack outlining what you will be doing in your first year and the support you will receive.
Secondary school
We hold a register of secondary-trained NQTs which is sent to all 27 secondary schools every month. To register, please contact our Schools Workforce Recruitment Team by post or email, with the following details:
- your name
- address
- telephone number
- year group preferences
- curriculum strengths
- geographical area in which you are prepared to work.
Contact us about teacher recruitment
For more information about teaching jobs in East Sussex, please contact our Schools Workforce Recruitment Team.
