Staff Vacancies

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
TEACHING ASSISTANTS X 2

Priory School is a happy and thriving Secondary School based in Lewes, East Sussex. It is a very successful school with an excellent reputation. The Governors are seeking to appoint 2 temporary Teaching Assistants, until July 2027, experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs and in particular, students with Autism.  

These positions are based on the main school site and within the Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre). The roles include supporting Oak students in mainstream lessons, as well as supporting at the Oak Centre. You may be required to deliver Primary and Secondary level 1:1 and small group lessons at the Oak Centre. You will be working with outstanding SEN professionals and teachers. 

This role is suitable for candidates who:

• Are confident, motivated and dedicated
• Are able to demonstrate proactive behaviour management skills and adaptable teaching styles
• Have good academic qualifications and enhanced people skills

The actual yearly salary for working 30 hours a week is £18,224 to £18,512 (39 working weeks, 6.05 holiday weeks, 45.05 total paid weeks).  The hours of work are 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time, including inset days.  The grade is Grade 4, Scale point 9-10, £26,016 to £26,427.  

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, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies.  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.  

Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk  

We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date for completed applications: Monday, 5th October 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
Interviews will be held on Friday, 9th October 2026

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.

Advert - Teaching Assistant (Oak Centre)JD & PS - Teaching Assistant (Oak Centre)Priory Information SheetApplication Form
 

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
(Cover and Behavioural Alternative Provision Supervisor)

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 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs. The post involves covering whole classes in the main school as well as providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students in Behavioural Alternative Provision (Internal Exclusion). The balance between these duties will be judged based on the candidates’ qualities, skills and ambitions. 

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 hours of work are 30 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time (plus inset days).  The actual salary is £21,769 to £23,204 a year (39 working weeks, 45.05 paid weeks a year).  

The salary is based on Single Status, Grade 8, spinal points 20 to 22, £31,077 to £33,125.  If you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week, please include this in your application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday, 5th October 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under Menu, Joining Priory, Staff 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

Principal Lunchtime Supervisors (term-time)
Permanent or Casual

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 Principal Lunchtime Supervisors who will be employed on a permanent or casual basis to supervise students during lunchtimes.  The lunchtime period is 5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (term-time) from 1.00 p.m. until 2.00 p.m.  The rate of pay is £12.85 per lunchtime session (Single Status Grade 3, point 7) the actual yearly is £2,894.

Please indicate on your application form which day(s) you would like to 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, Joining Priory, Staff Vacancies. 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 

Please return application forms to the Personnel Officer at the above address or email 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.

Closing date for receipt of applications is:  4th September 2026 

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.
 

Advert - Principal Lunchtime SupervisorJD & PS - Principal Lunchtime SupervisorPriory School InformationApplication Form