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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    23 May 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    20 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): School day starts 8.30am end 3pm Contracted hours: 32.5

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 Science to teach across the full age and ability range from September 2025. Pay Scale: MTPS/UPS (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, it 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.

This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes for learners in Science.

The successful candidate will:

  • be an outstanding teacher;
  • be passionate about their subject and committed to making Science an exciting and enjoyable 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.


We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply now please download the application form from the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/ and email the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Holmes, 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.

*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*: Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Friday 23rd May or before 31st May 2025

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Additional documents

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About Patcham High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1092 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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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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