Lewes (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£31,650 - £49,084 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
32.5 or 19.5
Job introduction
About the role
PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Teacher of History
Required from September 2025
Priory is a very successful school with an excellent reputation. The school is consistently oversubscribed yet has a genuinely comprehensive intake. The Governors of this successful school seek to appoint a well-qualified, talented, committed and inspiring Teacher of History, 0.6 FTE from September 2025. *A full-time teaching position might be possible for the right candidate who will need to be willing to teach either another Humanities subject or English alongside History.
History is a distinct subject area at Priory School which also offers Classical Civilisation at KS4. The Subject Lead for History and the other two experienced teachers of History work alongside other humanities subject areas. There is a shared working space with Geography and RS, as well as close working relationships with PSHE (which includes Sociology at KS4) and English. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach History at KS3 and KS4 and other humanities subjects at KS3, should timetabling require it.
The successful applicant will:
- Be passionate and enthusiastic about teaching history.
- Have a commitment to high expectations, with the ability to inspire and challenge students.
- Develop targeted learning resources to support the diverse make-up of the student body.
- Be able to evidence having had an impact on students' learning.
- The ability to teach History at KS3 and KS4 and potentially other humanities subjects at KS3.
- Have a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status before the start date.
The salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £31,650 to £49,084. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 22nd April at 9 a.m.
Interviews to be held: Week beginning Monday 28th April 2025
Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs
Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website 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
Please return application forms to the Personnel Officer at the above address or email 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.
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.