Current Vacancies

Teacher of Maths – Maternity Cover

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Maths Department. We are looking to appoint an  enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Maths to join our successful and forward-thinking team from January 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 an exciting opportunity to work within a strong team of specialist, highly committed and  enthusiastic teachers. The successful applicant will join our mathematics department which has been  recognised across the school for its excellence in teaching and learning. 

We are looking for a teacher with:

• A passion for Mathematics.
• A track record of success in enabling attainment and achievement.
• High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge students.
• Readiness to teach Y7-11.
• 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

Maths-Teacher-Advert-Jan27.docClassroom-Teacher-Person-Specification-Mar-27.pdfClassroom-Teacher-Job-Description-PHS-Mar-27.pdfTEACHERS-APPLIC-FORM-26.docx

Librarian

We would like a Librarian, who is passionate about reading and literacy. The successful candidate will work with senior staff and another Librarian to create an exciting environment that promotes reading and literacy for students, staff and visitors. Ideally candidates will have experience in this field, but this is not essential as training can be provided if required. A detailed job description and person specification can be found below.

The successful candidate will

• have a passion for working with young people;
• share a love of books and reading;
• be committed to making a difference to our students by helping to raise literacy levels;
• have the vision to make the Library an exciting and stimulating learning space;
• have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

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.

If you have any questions, would like to arrange a visit, or to submit your completed application form, please contact Elise Holmes, 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.

Librarian-Advert-Oct-26.pdfLibrarian-C-grade-JD-Person-Spec-Oct-26.pdf

SUPPORT-STAFF-APPLIC-FORM-26.docx

We require an enthusiastic, energetic, committed and skilled Crisis Intervention Practitioner to work within our school. The postholder will provide specialist social care-informed intervention for young people and families experiencing crisis, safeguarding concerns, family breakdown, neglect, exploitation risk or significant vulnerability. The post holder will bridge the gap between schools,
families and statutory services to ensure timely support and coordinated intervention.

Candidates should have:

• Qualification or significant experience in social work, family support, early help or safeguarding services.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection processes and multi-agency working.
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families experiencing crisis and resistance to services.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma, neglect and exploitation on children and young people.

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.If you have any questions or to submit your completed application form, please contact Elise Holmes, either by telephone on 01273 543484, or email 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.

Crisis-Intervention-Practitioner-FamilySupport-Nov-26-Advert.docx

Crisis-Intervention-Practitioner-Family-Support-Key-Responsibilities-Oct-26.pdfSUPPORT-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