Teacher of English (Priory School)

Hours of work: Full-time teachers hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 09:00am, 27 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Priory School

Mountfield Rd, Lewes BN7 2XN

Phone: 01273 476231 extension 211

Email: personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs

PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE

Teacher of English

Required from September 2026

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 permanent, Teacher of English (full-time) to start on 01 September 2026.

The successful applicant will:

• 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.

• A proven track record of impacting upon students' learning.

• The ability to teach English at KS3 and KS4.

• A clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• The attributes to be a strong form tutor.

• Qualified Teacher Status.

The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday, 02 March 2026

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under ‘vacancies'. They are also available from Personnel at Priory School in person, via telephone or email.

Application forms are to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or returned via email. 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

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. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

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.