Teacher of English; Priory School

Position Details

Hours of work: Full time teacher's hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 27 February 2026 9am

School: Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN

Phone: extension 211
Email: pers
Website:
Note: We do not accept CVs.

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

• MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
• Teacher of English
• Required from September 2026

• 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 salary grade is Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £32,916 to £51,048. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Interviews will be held the week beginning Monday, 2nd March 2026.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded from the school website under ‘vacancies’ at  They are also available from Personnel at Priory School. Telephone: extension 211 or email: pers

Application forms should be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to pers If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, 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.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.