Teacher of Maths (Maternity Cover), Brighton
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Mathematics, Statistics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 8.30am-3pm 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - End of maternity leave tbc - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Maths Department. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Maths to join our successful and forward-thinking team from January 2027.
ECTs and candidates looking for full or part-time hours are welcome to apply
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strong team of specialist, highly committed and enthusiastic teachers. The successful applicant will join our mathematics department which has been recognised across the school for its excellence in teaching and learning.
We are looking for a teacher with:
- A passion for Mathematics.
- A track record of success in enabling attainment and achievement.
- High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students.
- Readiness to teach Y7-11.
- Creditability as a classroom practitioner.
- Grit and resilience.
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/join-us/work-with-us/current-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 503908).
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.
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Closing Date*: Monday 12th October at 12 noon.
Interviews: Soon after the closing date
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
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1074 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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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