Staff Vacancies

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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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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

TEACHING ASSISTANTS X 2

From September 2026 to July 2027

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, (from September 2026 until July 2027), a full-time and part-time role 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 the full-time role is £17,642 to £17,921 and for working 2 days a week (12 hours) the actual yearly salary is £7,056 to £7,168 (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.  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: Wednesday, 17^th June 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

Interviews to be held on:  Tuesday, 23 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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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Term time, fixed term from September 2026 until July 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 wish to appoint Teaching Assistants (fixed term, from September 2026 until July 2027) to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs.  The post involves providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students.  Ideal candidates would have some experience of working with students with Dyslexia and/or Speech and Language difficulties.  An interest in supporting students with Maths would be an advantage but not essential.

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 £17,642 to £17,921 a year (39 working weeks, 45.05 paid weeks a year).  The salary is based on Single Status, Grade 4, spinal points 9 to 10, £25,185 to £25,583.  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, 22 June 2026

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

Teacher of Geography (maternity cover)

 Required from November 2026

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 Geography, on a part time (0.8 FTE), temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave from November 2026.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach Geography at KS3 and KS4.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a commitment to high expectations;
• Have the ability to inspire and challenge students;
• Develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make up of the student body;
• Have a proven track record of impacting upon students' learning;
• The ability to teach Geography at KS3 and KS4 and a least one other humanities subject at KS3;
• Have a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Have Qualified Teacher Status;

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

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Thursday 25^th June 2026 at 9.00 a.m.

Interview will be held during the week commencing 29^th June 2026

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