Staff Vacancies

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Deputy Headteacher: Inclusion 

£69,970 to £77,195 (L17 – L21)
To start September 2024

The Governors of Priory School in Lewes, East Sussex are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher from 1st September 2024 due to the relocation of the current post-holder. The appointment is on a full-time, permanent basis to be responsible for all aspects of Inclusion across the school. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, and dynamic leader with an excellent record to lead the development of the school’s vision for Inclusion.  Our school has excellent facilities and we are an integral part of an interesting town within a beautiful area, at the heart of the South Downs.  

This successful candidate will be someone who:

• Ensures the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.
• Works within the school community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement.
• Demonstrates the vision and values in everyday work and practice.
• Motivates and works with others to create a shared culture and positive climate.
• Ensures that strategic planning takes account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and at large.
• In conjunction with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum, assist with the leadership and management of all the staff and the general organisation of the school.

The salary scale for this vacancy is Leadership Scale L17 to L21, £69,970 to £77,195.
 
Visits to the school from potential applicants are welcome. School tours are being held on Thurs 18th and Thurs 25th April at 10am.  To make arrangements, please contact personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk with your preferred date and time.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk under Menu, Join Us, Staff Vacancies.   Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk or post to Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN.   We are unable to accept CVs.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful. 
 
Closing date for receipt of application forms:  Friday 26th April at 9am
Interviews to be held on:  Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Part-Time Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Appointment: Fixed-term, from 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed, and inspiring Teacher of Food Preparation and Nutrition, from September 2024 until 31 August 2025 (reviewed for September 2025).

Food Preparation and Nutrition sits within the Technology faculty and benefits from a generous allocation of curriculum time. We are a department of 5 staff and have two dedicated food preparation classrooms along with a range of resources to support the delivery of the subject. We have a full time, dedicated food preparation technician who provides a high standard of technical support. We are also active members of The Food Teachers Centre and benefit from taking part in many of their initiatives and training courses.

We currently offer GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition as an examination course, which is a popular option. We also offer BTEC Home Cooking Skills Level 1 and 2. Our exam results are consistently excellent. We have a cohesive and well-structured curriculum at KS3, which gives our KS4 learners an excellent platform to excel with their exam courses. Our philosophy is to foster a love of cooking, and to develop the skills and knowledge required to allow students to progress to post 16 options. We have a proud tradition in this area.  

The salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £30,000 to £46,525.  The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. We are ideally looking for 0.6 FTE, but exact hours can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday, 3^rd May 2024 at 9.00 a.m.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under ‘vacancies’ at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. Telephone: 01273 476231 extension 211 or email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk. Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful. 

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Cover Supervisor 
To start as soon as possible

Priory is a very successful school with an excellent reputation. The school is consistently oversubscribed yet has a genuinely comprehensive intake.  The Governors of this successful school seek to appoint:

A dedicated and flexible person to undertake the role of Cover Supervisor, who in the absence of a class teacher, will supervise students in the school or department under the supervisory arrangements established by the school.  An interest in education and the ability to deliver ideas and concepts to an audience of young people would be desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking to become a teacher in the future and want experience of a secondary education setting or are passionate about working in schools.

The actual salary is £16,191 to £17,017 a year for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday and the position is term time only plus inset days.  The salary is based on grade Single Status grade 4/5 scale points 9-13, £23,114-£24,293.  

If you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week, please indicate on your application form your preferred hours and days of work. 

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk under Menu, Join Us, Staff Vacancies.  They are also available from Personnel at Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN. email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk 

Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date for completed applications: 26th April 2024

Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.  

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.
 

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