Teacher of English
Priory School, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XNThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time or 0.8/0.7 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 to £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 English, full-time or 0.8/0.7 FTE from September 2024.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- High expectations with the ability to inspire and challenge students.
- Targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body.
- A proven track record of impacting upon students' learning.
- An ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4.
- An understanding of current and future curriculum developments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The attributes to be a strong form tutor.
- Qualified Teacher Status.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview date: Monday 22nd April 2024
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.
What the school offers its staff
Priory School, Lewes is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. At Priory, we have a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care.
Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. We believe in balancing the pursuit of academic excellence with the wellbeing of our community. Our broad and balanced curriculum reflects the community we serve. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.
Our aim is for Priory to be the leading inclusive and creative state secondary school in the region, a school in which all students acquire powerful knowledge, feel a strong sense of social connection and belonging, and become ethically-aware citizens who are ready to confidently take their place in the world. Our school also aims to reflect the uniqueness of Lewes, historically and socially.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Priory School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1154 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory School website
- Email address
- personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01273 476231
11-16 mixed comprehensive school
Arranging a visit to Priory School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk.
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