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CURRENT VACANCIESLondon South East Academies Trust is a growing network mainstream primary, special, and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. We are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration, and supporting social mobility for every pupil across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth, Sussex and Surrey.
As an employer, we value our staff and invest in their futures by offering excellent professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are always seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of transforming lives through education.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and our recruitment process includes rigorous safeguarding checks.
If you are interested in working in a dynamic and rewarding environment and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference.
Our people, Our stories
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Career Pathways
We truly invest in our people. From initial induction through to leadership development, we support colleagues at every stage of their career.
This includes teaching qualifications for industry professionals, leadership development programmes and continuous professional development opportunities.
Across all pathways, we place a strong emphasis on self-leadership, leading people and teams, equipping our staff with the skills to make a meaningful impact across our group.
London South East Academies Trust Development Opportunities
Our Career Pathways provide clear, structured routes for progression across education and professional services, ensuring that every colleague can grow, develop and thrive within our family of organisations.
Whether starting as a Learning Support Assistant, Administrator or Apprentice, or progressing into teaching, specialist or leadership roles, our pathways are designed to support continuous professional development. Colleagues benefit from a rich programme of training, mentoring and qualifications—from entry-level apprenticeships through to advanced leadership and executive development.
Our pathways span across the Elevare Group:
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment (London South East Colleges) – supporting progression from support roles into lecturing, specialist teaching and curriculum leadership.
- Schools Pathway (London South East Academies Trust) – enabling development from classroom and pastoral roles through to senior leadership and headship.
- Central Services (across both organisations) – offering growth across professional services such as HR, finance, IT, estates and business development.
Elevare Group Development Opportunities
Getting into teaching
Working in our schools is an exciting opportunity to directly impact on the lives of young people. Our schools and provisions cover the whole age range and include Mainstream Primary, Special Schools and Alternative Provisions. As a Trust, LSEAT has a proven record in developing and training teaching talent so that our children can have the very best experience from caring, dedicated and expert professionals.
There are many different routes that can be taken to achieve Qualified Teacher Status and some of the main pathways are described in the leaflet below. Each potential pathway depends on the experience and qualifications of the individual teacher and guidance can be provided to ensure that the chosen pathway is right for you.
Staff Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff’s well-being and professional growth, including:
- Excellent Pension Schemes – including employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, or Nest.
- Professional Development – access to high-quality training, leadership development, and career progression opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential support.
- Travel Support – annual season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Well-being and Lifestyle Benefits – including access to gym discounts, discounts in our in house college restaurant, and reduced-price hair and beauty treatments.
- Free Onsite Parking – available at our schools.
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Apprenticeships for school staff
Apprenticeships are one of the most practical ways to develop colleagues across our schools. They allow staff to build skills, gain recognised qualifications and take on greater responsibility, all while staying in role and contributing day to day.
Why it works
Apprenticeships are rooted in the reality of school life. Learning is applied straight away, whether that is in the classroom, supporting pupils, leading teams or strengthening business functions. Colleagues build confidence quickly because development is not theoretical, it is part of their everyday work.
For the Trust, this means growing our own talent and creating clear pathways into teaching, leadership and specialist roles.
What we offer
We focus on apprenticeships that genuinely add value in schools and support progression over time. These include:
- Teaching Assistant and Specialist Teaching Assistant pathways
- Early Years Practitioner and Early Years Educator
- Learning and Skills Teacher for those moving into teaching roles
- School Business Professional and Business Administration
- HR, Finance and Accounts apprenticeships
- Coaching Professional and Learning & Development pathways
How it works in practice
Programmes are agreed with line managers so they fit alongside the role. Colleagues are given protected learning time and supported by experienced tutors and mentors.
We use apprenticeships as a core part of how we develop and retain great people. They provide a clear, funded route for colleagues to grow their careers within our schools, rather than looking elsewhere.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert before the stated deadline.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
London South East Academies Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
As a Disability Confident – Committed Employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert before the stated deadline.
For further information about any role, please email LSEATHR@LSEC.ac.uk
