Current Vacancies

COVER SUPERVISOR

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our team from 1st September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is considering a career in teaching or who wants to take a step back from full-time teaching.

We require an enthusiastic, confident person to be our Cover Supervisor who will supervise a group of students during the short-term absence of a teacher. You will ensure the students carry out a pre-prepared lesson; you will not be required to plan or mark work. The Cover Supervisor will maintain good order and keep students on task, responding to questions and generally assisting them to undertake set activities. The successful candidate will be required to support our students and have a general love for learning. You will work as part of a team or on your own under the direction of the Assistant Head and Cover Administrator. The role involves supervising students in the absence of their teacher, carrying out academic mentoring and contributing to the school community. Please also refer to the detailed job description.

The successful candidate ideally will

• Have experience in working in a school environment
• Have qualifications relating to working with children
• Have good organisation and communication skills
• Be a team player

Patcham High School is an 11 – 16 comprehensive school of 1100 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham and within easy reach of the A23 and A27. 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.

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.

If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, 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.

Cover-Supervisor-Advert-June-26.pdf

Cover-Supervisor-Job-Description-Person-Spec-June-26.pdf

SUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-25.docx

Alternative Provision Learning Mentor

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 for dynamic, child centred applicants for this key position within in our Inclusion 
Team. 

• As a Learning Mentor in our Bridge and KS3 Alternative Provision, you will be working at our on-site alternative provision hubs, supporting and enabling students with behavioural needs to reach their full potential.

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.

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 fantastic time to join the school

If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, 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.

AP-Learning-Mentor-Job-Advert-July-26.pdfAlternative-Provision-Learning-Mentor-Job-Description-Person-Spec-07-26.pdfSUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-25.docx

Cleaners Required – term time only.

We are looking to appoint two school cleaners to start September 2026:

The successful candidates will be required to work as part of a team or on their own under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor and Business Manager. A detailed job description and person specification can be found below.

The successful candidates will

• Have an interest in working in a school environment;
• Be prepared to carry out a variety of cleaning duties;
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Be committed to making our school a clean and hygienic environment.

We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, subsidised, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Becca Parry, either by telephone on 01273 503908 ext.264, or email to bparry@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.

Cleaners-Sept-26.pdf

Cleaner-Facilities-Support-Level-A-July-26.pdf

SUPPORT-STAFF-APPLICATION-FORM-25.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