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Join our inclusive, research-informed community where staff are valued, supported, and inspired.
At Patcham High School, we are always looking for talented, passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in young people’s lives. We offer a collaborative, supportive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to lead.
If you’re looking to join a school that values your expertise, nurtures your growth, and shares your passion for education, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work at PHS?
We are a values-led school with a clear commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Our staff benefit from a culture of collaboration, strong leadership, and a shared purpose: to bring out the very best in every student. We celebrate success, support one another through challenges, and are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting your journey in education, Patcham offers a rewarding, energising and inspiring place to work.
Why our staff love working at Patcham High…
The voices of our staff speak volumes about life at Patcham High School. Many colleagues choose to build long and fulfilling careers at Patcham.
“Teaching at Patcham has transformed my practice. Weekly CPD fosters collaboration and evidence-based strategies that benefit both students and staff.”
“It’s a privilege to work at Patcham. The school’s warm, supportive atmosphere helps students thrive and inspires staff to innovate, connect, and grow every day.”
“Patcham’s strong values, relational approach, and honest leadership make it a genuinely exciting place to work. “
“As a Year 1 ECT, I’ve grown rapidly at Patcham thanks to expert guidance and excellent resources. It’s a school that values my subject and puts students first.”
“Patcham is a supportive, welcoming school with shared values that motivate us to deliver excellent teaching and learning.”
At Patcham High we value the opportunities, energy and enthusiasm that trainee teachers give to the school. Committed to high-quality teaching, Patcham High is fully dedicated to the collaborative partnerships (between the school and universities) and provides trainees a vibrant and dynamic school experience.
Our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme is fully comprehensive and offers student teachers a holistic training package to in addition the learning from the Universities. We aim to support your ITE journey by contributing to the pedagogy, theory and practice you need and encourage you to become creative and reflective, independent and resilient, whilst ensuring you have the very latest information and skills it takes to become an outstanding teacher.
At Patcham High, we are very experienced in both university and school-based teacher training routes. We offer a wide range of courses from traditional PGCE to BA Ed., part time and Schools Choice / Schools Connect. We have a significant connection to both University of Brighton and the University of Sussex with multiple staff teaching and lecturing on the PGCE courses, and we take pride in our delivery of local teacher education.
During your training at Patcham High, you also will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of pedagogical research and training, explore a variety of teaching methods and learn how best to meet the needs of our students. Trainees will observe lessons, gradually take on more teaching responsibilities, and receive ongoing support from mentors. In addition to this, and the university training, we also run Professional Studies, delivered by in-house and external educational experts. These sessions also allow you to share your experiences with other trainee teachers and reflect upon the learning and teaching you do in schools.
For more information, please contact
Nancy Meaker nmeaker@patchamhigh.org.uk