Staff Vacancies

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

TEACHER OF SCIENCE 
(Fixed term. part-time)

To start January 2026 to August 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 of this successful school seek to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring Teacher of Science (fixed term).  The days of work are Monday, Thursday and Fridays, 0.6 FTE to commence January 2026 until August 2026.

The successful applicants will have: 

• A commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire and challenge students. 
• Develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body.  
• A proven track record of impacting upon students' learning. 
• The ability to teach Science at both Key stages 3 and 4.
• A clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• The attributes to be a strong form tutor. 
• Qualified Teacher Status.

The salary scale for this vacancy is Teachers pay range, MPS-UPS, £32,916 to £51,048.

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.   Please return application forms by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk or post to Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN.   We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date for receipt of application forms: Thursday, 16th October 2025 (9.00 a.m.)
Interviews to be held week commencing: 20th October 2025

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

TEACHING ASSISTANTS (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 temporary Teaching Assistants (until July 2026), experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs and in particular, students with Autism. 

These positions are based within the Oak Centre (ASC Support Centre) and on the main school site. The roles include 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 working with outstanding SEN professionals and teachers.

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

Closing date for completed applications: Monday, 13^th October 2025 at 9.00 a.m.

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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 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: 6th October 2025.

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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