Teacher of Geography, Brighton - ECTs Welcome to Apply
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): School Day starts at 8.30am and ends at 3.00pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Geography to teach across the full age and ability range from September 2026. Geography is taught as a separate subject throughout the school.
Pay Scale: MTPS (placed on scale dependent on experience). Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful and is known for its innovative approach and values CPD very highly. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
Geography is an established but growing curriculum area; we are looking to appoint a specialist Geography teacher as it is a very popular subject at our school with numbers growing steadily and with strong GCSE uptake and results. The Humanities team are vibrant and committed professionals.
The successful candidate will:
- be an outstanding teacher;
- be passionate about their subject and committed to making Geography an accessible, exciting and fun subject for all our students;
- have outstanding interpersonal skills;
- be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
- be innovative, dynamic and forward-looking;
- be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
- be a team player.
What the school offers its staff
In joining Patcham High, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/schoolinformation/vacancies/ and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working. This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers.
*We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality
Closing Date*: Monday 18th May at 12 noon
Interviews: Soon after closing date
Flexible working opportunities
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working. This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Patcham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1099 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Patcham High School website
- Email address
- eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
Arranging a visit to Patcham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.
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