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We are always interested in hearing from exceptional candidates who share our vision and values. All current vacancies will be listed on our website with clear information about how to apply.
We offer the chance to work in a school that is ambitious, inclusive and full of energy. If you’re ready for your next challenge, we look forward to welcoming your application.
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. All successful candidates 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 an advert prior to the closing date.*
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Current Vacancies
Please see below for our 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
| Job Title | Cover Supervisor |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale 5, Point 13-17, currently £29,064 - £31,022pa, full-time equivalent. The actual pro-rata starting salary is £22,356.92. |
| Hours |
Monday to Friday inclusive, 8:15am - 3:30pm Term time only paid for 47.36 weeks per year pro-rata. |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 12 noon |
| Interview Date | TBC |
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-July-26.pdf
Early Intervention Attendance Practitioner
At Patcham High, we know that regular school attendance plays a vital role in student success, wellbeing and future opportunities. We are committed to supporting every student to attend well, feel connected to school and thrive as part of our community. We are looking for a passionate, proactive and relationship-driven Early Intervention Attendance Practitioner to join our pastoral and student support team.
This is not a traditional attendance role. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with young people and families, identify concerns early and work alongside students to remove barriers to attendance before they escalate. You will play an important role in supporting vulnerable students, including those experiencing anxiety, Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), SEND-related barriers and other challenges impacting school attendance.
The role combines daily attendance monitoring and follow-up with meaningful intervention work, family engagement and multi-agency collaboration. You may be analysing attendance patterns, coordinating first-day response calls, supporting a student reintegrating into school, meeting with families, or working alongside pastoral, safeguarding and SEND teams to put support in place.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference to students and families, we would love to hear from you. 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.
If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Becca Parry, Headteacher’s PA either by telephone on 01273 503908 ext 264, or email to rparry@patchamhigh.org.uk.
| Job Title | Early Intervention Attendance Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale 4b, Point 11-12, (£28,142 - £28,598 FTE) Pro-rata £24,380 - £24,775 The actual pro-rata starting salary is £24,380 Fixed term contract to 31st August 2027
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| Hours |
37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm Term time only plus 2 weeks to be worked outside of normal working hours during both term time and school holidays, paid for 47.36 weeks per year. |
| Closing Date | Friday 21st August at 12 noon |
| Intervew Date | Week Commencing 24th August |
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.
Early-Intervention-Attendance-Practitioner-Job-Advert-July-26.pdf
Early-Intervention-Attendance-Practitioner-Job-Description-and-Person-Spec-July-26.pdf
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
| Job Title | Cleaning Staff |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
LGA Pay Scale 3 Point 7-8. Full-time salary £26,403 - £26,824 per annum (pay award pending) Actual starting salary £12,680 per annum |
| Hours |
Monday to Friday 3:15pm - 7:15pm 20 hours per week, 46.2 weeks per year. Term Time only, plus 5 days in the summer holiday. |
| Closing Date | Friday 14th August 2026 |
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.
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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Patcham High School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator – SEN to support our Special Educational Needs Team. Required to start 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience, preferably within an educational or SEND environment, together with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs and school systems would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and confidential SEND records and databases.
- Coordinate annual reviews, EHCP consultations and SEND meetings.
- Prepare SEND documentation, referrals, assessments and statutory paperwork.
- Act as the main administrative contact for parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
- Support SEND reporting, data analysis and examination access arrangements.
- Manage departmental communications and the SENDCo inbox.
Why work for us?
- Opportunity to progress your career though a comprehensive training programme and sponsorship for apprenticeship programme after a qualifying period.
- Employee benefits which includes discounted gym, travel, shopping, cycle to work scheme and much more.
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Access to Blue Light Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a difference to students and families, we would love to hear from you. 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.
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 rparry@patchamhigh.org.uk..
| Job Title | Senior Administrator - SEN |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale 5, Point 13-17, (£29,064- £31,022 FTE). Pro-rata £26,470 - £28,253. The actual pro-rata starting salary is £26,470 Fixed term contract to 31st August 2026 |
| Hours |
37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm |
| Closing Date | Friday 21st August at 12 noon |
| Intervew Date | Soon after closing |
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.
Senior-Administrator-SEN-Job-Description-and-Person-Spec-July-2026.pdf
Senior-Administrator-SEN-Job-Description-and-Person-Spec-July-2026.pdf