Staff Vacancies
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Should you have any queries please contact the Personnel Officer, Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN.
Telephone: 01273 476231 Ext 211 , Fax: 01273 486922, Email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
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Teaching Assistant
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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
TEACHING ASSISTANTS (permanent)
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 2 permanent Teaching Assistants 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 £17,641 to £17,920 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, 8th December 2025
Interviews to be held on: Thursday, 11th December 2025
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
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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Cover Supervisor Advert
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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: Monday, 12th January 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.
Advert Cover Supervisor November 2025Cover Supervisor JDPS Grade45.pdfSupport-Staff-Application-Form-1.docxPriory-School-Information.pdf
