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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 Teaching Staff Vacancies
We do not currently have any teaching staff vacancies
Support Staff Vacancies
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Education Caseworker & Advocate for Children in Care (Secondary)
Join our Crisis Management Team and help change the story for Children in Care across Brighton & Hove. As an Education Caseworker & Advocate, you’ll be at the forefront of city- wide work to tackle exclusion, challenge barriers to education and prevent vuln erable young people from falling through the gaps. Based at Patcham High School, you’ll work across secondary schools, responding to crisis, challenging the status quo and bringing schools and professionals together to find creative, inclusive solutions th at keep young people engaged in education. This is a dynamic, relationship - driven role for someone who isn’t afraid to challenge, act quickly and champion a young person’s right to succeed. If you’re passionate about making education work for every child a nd want to be part of a team driving meaningful change, we’d love you to join us.
Candidates should have:
- Experience working with vulnerable groups and young people.
- Experience supporting young people displaying challenging or high - risk behaviours.
- Ability to create inclusive solutions that keep young people engaged in education .
- Excellent communication and relationship - building skills.
- Ability to champion a young person’s right to suc ceed .
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
In joining the team, 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 a head, 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.If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Elise Holmes, either by telephone on 01273 543484, or emai eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
| Job Title | Education Caseworker and Advocate for Children in Care (Secondary) |
|---|---|
| Pay Range |
The Salary Scale for this post is LGA Scale SO1/1, Point 23-28, £35,570 - £40,444 (FTE). The actual pro-rata starting salary is £30,816 - £35,039 (paid for 45.05 weeks per year) Fixed term contract for 2 terms, Spring and Summer 2027 starting on 1st January and ceasing on 31/08/2027 |
| Hours |
37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 18th November 2026 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.
Education-Casework-Advocate-for-Children-in-Care-Secondary-Advert-Jan-27.pdf
Education-Caseworker-Advocate-for-Children-in-Care-Jan-27.pdf
Other Vacancies
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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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Information for New Starters
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