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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Executive Assistant & Office Manager

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.

Are you an exceptional organiser with a passion for supporting leadership and driving operational excellence? The Governors are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide vital secretarial and administrative support to our Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and Governing Body.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Ensure the efficient running of the Headteacher’s office with full secretarial and organisational support.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and procedures to optimise leadership time and effectiveness.
• Liaise with the Clerk to Governors in order to manage Governor-related work.
• Support school-wide compliance and regulatory administration.
• Foster strong communication and working relationships with staff, students, and external contacts.
• Oversee the delivery of administrative support across the school, ensuring high standards and alignment with school priorities.

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, discreet, and confident in managing multiple priorities. If you thrive in a dynamic school environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions relating to this role, please email Jon Curtis-Brignell, Headteacher at jcb@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk 

The actual salary is £28,381 to £30,293 a year for 37 hours a week, term time, inset days and 5 days in the holidays.  (40 working weeks, 6.20 holiday weeks, total paid weeks a year, 46.20).  The salary grade is Single Status Grade 9, spinal column points 23-25, £32,030-£34,188.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 5th September 2025
Interviews to be held w/c Monday 8th September 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  

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
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 £17,094 to £17,364 (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, £24,404 to £24,790.  

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   Any enquiries will be responded to from 5th September.

Closing date for completed applications: Friday, 5th September 2025 at 9.00 a.m.
Interview date: Wednesday, 10th September 2025

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

Examination Invigilators (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 Examination Invigilators who will be employed on a casual basis to supervise students taking internal and external examinations throughout the academic year.  The hourly rate of pay is £12.26 an hour. 

Full training will be provided and staff will be contacted prior to the exam period to discuss the invigilation schedule in relation to their own availability ideally you would need to be available during the main exam periods from; 11 – 22 November, 24 – 28 February, 7 May to 27 June plus other dates for training and smaller exams.  For any queries please contact the Exams Office at mxb@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk from 5^th September.

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: 10^th September 2025 at 9.00 a.m.

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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 Monday to Friday (term-time) from 1.15 p.m. until 2.00 p.m. and the rate of pay is £12.45 per lunchtime session (Single Status Grade 3, point 7) if working Monday to Friday, the actual yearly salary is £2,805.

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, 5^th September 2025.

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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