Staff Vacancies

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  PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

       MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Cover Supervisor

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 a 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 £17,641 to £18,494 a year for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday and the position is term time only plus inset days (39 working weeks, 45.05 paid weeks a year).  The salary is based on grade Single Status grade 4/5 scale points 9-13, £25,185-£26,403. 

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 https://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: Friday, 17^th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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. 

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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 ‘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: Friday, 17^th April 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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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 Join Us, 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, 13^th April 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Caretaker

£25,989–£26,403 per year plus potential allowance
Required As Soon As Possible

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 Caretaker who will be expected to provide an effective caretaking service.  It is essential that the successful candidate has the experience of carrying out specialist building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a handyperson.  It is desirable that applicants have specific skills in either electrics or plumbing or other trades.

This is a full-time position for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There are opportunities to work overtime at weekends and evenings to cover ad hoc school lettings and events.  

The salary is Grade 5 spinal points 12 to 13, £25,989 - £26,403 on the Single Status Pay Spine. Once the 2026-27 pay uplift has been agreed, it will be backdated to the salary from 1st April 2026. An additional allowance may be payable if working an alternating shift pattern.

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. 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 personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk.  We do not accept CVs. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 13th April 2026 at 9.00 a.m.
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.  

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