Head Teacher Helen Key
Chailey is a thriving, successful school set in rural Sussex, just north of Lewes, and within easy reach of Brighton and Haywards Heath. We are proud of our traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning.
Staff are friendly, dedicated and supportive; our students are happy and proud to be part of the school. We have a very low level of staff turnover because we are kind and supportive to each other. Chailey is a school where teachers and students can thrive. Of course, working in a school is demanding and all of our staff are hard-working and go above and beyond to support our young people.
Visitors to Chailey School often comment on the calm teaching environment and fantastic relationships between students and teachers.
We had our last Ofsted visit in January 2022 which we were very pleased with.
The Ofsted report contained comments such as:
We believe that this is a very strong foundation from which to aspire to excellence in everything we do.
| Start Date | 1st September 2025 |
| Closing Date | Noon 16th May 2025 |
| Salary | MPS1 - UPS3 |
The Geography Department is part of the Humanities Faculty. It is strong, dynamic, collaborative and friendly and has a history of good exam results. If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can and fulfill your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you. This post would be an ideal opportunity for an ECT or for a more experienced teacher wishing to further develop their career within a supportive school where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
Further details are set out in the application pack on our website (www.chaileyschool.org ). For further information or to arrange a school visit contact Serena Rodd, PA to the Head Teacher, at the school address shown or email: srodd@chaileyschool.org.
| Start Date | 1st July 2025 |
| Closing Date | 29th May 2025 (applications will be processed on receipt, we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date) |
| Salary |
SS 4 point 9-10 FTE £24,404.00 to £24,790.00 pro rata |
We are looking for a TA3 position to support the Teaching and Learning across the school. Please see the job description and person specification below for more information regarding the role.
If you are interested in this role, please send your application to Serena Rodd, PA to the Head Teacher, at the school address shown or email srodd@chaileyschool.org The ‘support staff’ application form is available to download on the website. We would be very pleased to show any potential candidates around the school.
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Closing Date | Applications will be processed on receipt |
| Salary |
Single Status Grade 4 (point 9-10) £24, 404 - £24,970 FTE 10 Hours Per Week |
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Closing Date | Application will be processed on receipt |
| Salary/Working Pattern |
20 hours Monday - Friday term time only Pro-rata £12.21 per hour |
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As a Kitchen Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success. You'll be working in a team full of fantastic people.
It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Kitchen Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn.
To apply email u72904@compass-group.co.uk
Head Teacher Helen Key