Current Vacancies

2 i/c (Second in Charge) English - Maternity Cover

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the leadership team of our English Department, from January 2027. We are seeking a postholder who will share the drive, vision, enthusiasm and dedication of the Head of Department and make a key contribution in moving the department forward.

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 English. Leadership experience is preferred, but not essential.

Candidates looking for full-time or part-time hours are welcome to apply.

Ultimately, we are looking for a teacher with:

• The ability to support both the Head of Department and practitioners in the team.
• A willingness to mentor and lead on Teaching and Learning.
• Credibility as a classroom practitioner, with a track record of success in enabling attainment and achievement.
• High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students.
• Readiness to teach Y7-11 and a commitment to mixed attainment teaching.
• Grit and resilience.

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

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.

If you have any questions or to apply, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

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

2-ic-English-Teacher-Advert-Maternity-Cover-Jan-27.pdf2-ic-English-Job-Description-Sept-26.pdfClassroom-Teacher-Job-Description-PHS-Mar-27.pdfClassroom-Teacher-Person-Specification-Mar-27.pdfTEACHERS-APPLIC-FORM-26.docx

Teacher of English – Maternity Cover

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our English Department. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of English to join our successful and forward-thinking English Team from February 2027.

ECTs and candidates looking for full or part-time hours are welcome to apply

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.

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 English. We are looking for a teacher with:

• A track record of success in enabling attainment and achievement.
• High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students.
• Readiness to teach Y7-11.
• A commitment to mixed attainment teaching across KS3 and 4.
• Creditability as a classroom practitioner.
• Grit and resilience.

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions or to apply, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

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

English-Teacher-Advert-Maternity-Cover-Feb-27.pdfClassroom-Teacher-Job-Description-PHS-Mar-26.pdfClassroom-Teacher-Person-Specification-Mar-26.pdfTEACHERS-APPLIC-FORM-26.docx

TEACHING & LEARNING ASSISTANT – C GRADE

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking individual to make a real difference to the life chances of young people. We are looking to appoint a C Grade innovative Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our team of dedicated and committed professionals as soon as possible. You will need to have an interest in working with young people and be looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this area. Many of our Teaching & Learning Assistants have undertaken training opportunities provided and have gone on to careers in teaching.

Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of education and want the very best for all our students. The school is values driven and inclusion sits at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child. We have 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 fantastic 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, CPD opportunities and more. We welcome applications from individuals who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please email your completed application form to Becca Parry, rparry@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions, please contact Becca, either by email or by telephone to 01273 503908 ext 264.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

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.

C-Grade-TA-Job-Advert-Aug-2026.pdf

Teaching-Assistant-Level-C-supporting-and-delivering-learning-Job-description-and-person-spec.doc

SUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-26.docx

We currently have a vacancy on our governing board for a former student/alumni of Patcham High School to join as a co-opted governor

If this is something you may be interested in, please find further information below

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Please find below links to all the key policies and documents you will need to have read before starting at Patcham High School

Keeping-children-safe-in-education-2025-part-one-information-for-all-school-and-college-staff.pdf

PHS-HS-Policy-2024.pdfPHS-Privacy-Notice-2024.pdfPHS-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy.pdfPHS-Code-of-conduct-for-school-staff.pdfPHS-Social-networking-Policy-b2b.pdfGSWP-Feb-2022-v2-1.pdfPHS-Safe-school.pdf

PHS-Whistleblowing-Policy-for-Schools.pdf