Staff Vacancies

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

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (part-time) 

Fixed term from 1st September 2026 to 31 August 2027

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 seek to appoint a part-time well-qualified Linguist with a dynamic and innovative approach to modern language teaching, 0.6 to 0.8 FTE from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.  

The ideal candidate must be able to teach Spanish to GCSE level, an ability to teach French at KS3 would also be beneficial. The Modern Foreign Language department has 8 staff. French and Spanish are taught across all year groups, German is currently taught Years 9 -11, Latin is taught at 9-11.  Exam results are consistently excellent, and the department is friendly, supportive and positive with an ethos of innovation and challenge. 

This position is fixed term from 1st September 2026 to 31 August 2027.  The salary scale for this vacancy is Teachers main/upper pay scale £32,916 to £51,048.  

This would be an ideal opportunity for either an experienced practitioner or for an Early Careers Teacher newly qualified teacher.  

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 18th May 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
Interviews to be held on: Thursday, 21st May 2026

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.   Please email application forms to the Personnel Officer at personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk   

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

TEACHER OF PE & DANCE (Part Time, 0.6-0.8 FTE)

To start 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027

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.

Our aim is for Priory to be the leading inclusive and creative state secondary school in the region, a school in which all students acquire powerful knowledge, feel a strong sense of social connection and belonging, and become ethically aware citizens who are ready to confidently take their place in the world. Our school also aims to reflect the uniqueness of Lewes, historically and socially.

The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic and innovative part-time teacher of PE and Dance fixed-term from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 to work 0.6-0.8 FTE, days to be confirmed.  The ability to offer high quality Sport and Dance lessons to KS3 and KS4 PE core will be required, as well as the ability to demonstrate excellent theoretical knowledge. We are seeking to appoint someone that is fully committed to our busy PE and Dance extra-curricular programme, including shows, clubs and fixtures. The post will involve teaching mixed gender and mixed ability groups.
 
Both departments are well-established and successful, delivering a broad and balanced National Curriculum programme across Key Stages 3 and 4.  At Key Stage 4 the PE department currently offers GCSE PE (full course), and the BTEC Level 1/2 in Sport. At Key Stage 4 the Dance department currently offers GCSE Dance (full course).

The salary scale is Teachers Pay Main/Upper, £32,916 to £51,048. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday, 13^th May at 9.00 a.m.

Interviews to be held week commencing 18^th May 2026

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, Work with Priory. Please return application forms to the Personnel Officer by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of submitting your application 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

TEACHING ASSISTANT (term time)

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 a temporary Teaching Assistant (until July 2027), experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs and in particular, students with Autism. 

This position is based within the Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre) and on the main school site. The role includes supporting the Oak Lead teacher and HLTA with leading classes within the facility, as well as supporting children and their class teachers with differentiating activities within mainstream lessons.  You will be required to deliver primary level 1:1 and small group lessons.  You will be working with outstanding SEN professionals and teachers.

This role is suitable for candidates who:

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

The actual yearly salary is £17,641 to £17,920 (39 working weeks, 6.05 holiday weeks, 45.05 total paid weeks).  The hours of work are 30 hours a week term time only 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m.  The grade is Grade 4, Scale point 9-10, £25,185 to £25,583. 

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, 18^th May 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

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:  Monday, 1st June 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.
 

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