Working here
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. Chailey is a school where teachers and students can thrive.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:
- ‘This is a kind school. The school’s values of kindness, resilience, independence and creativity permeate everything.’
- ‘Welfare and wellbeing are high priorities in this small rural community school.’
- ‘Pupils are knowledgeable about diversity including Black history and gender equality, sexual orientation and gender identity. Pupils respect different ethnicities and cultures. They value the different contributions that everyone makes.’
- ‘The curriculum is designed well to meet the needs and aspirations of all pupils including the most able.’
- ‘Leaders and governors are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Parents and guardians speak enthusiastically about the school.’
We believe that this is a very strong foundation from which to aspire to excellence in everything we do.
Current Vacancies
Teaching Assistant 3
Dates: September 2022
Salary: Single Status Grade 4 point 9-10
Location: Chailey School
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: 32 hours per week - term time only (44.85 weeks per year)
Chailey is a thriving, successful school set in rural Sussex within easy reach of Lewes, Haywards Heath and Brighton. 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. Chailey is a school where staff and students can thrive. We are seeking talented, innovative colleagues who would be keen to work with motivated and responsive young people.
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 Gemma Butler, PA to the Head Teacher, at the school address shown or email: gbutler@chaileyschool.org. The ‘support staff’ application form is available to download in the related files section of this page.
Closing date: midday 1st September 2022 - applications will be processed on receipt
Science Technician
Dates: Sept 2022
Salary: Single Status 4
Location: Chailey School - East Sussex
Contract term: Permanent
We believe that this is a very strong foundation from which to aspire to excellence in everything we do.
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to support the Science Faculty. The Science Department at Chailey School is very successful and you will be joining a friendly and supportive team of colleagues.
If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.
For further information or to submit your application please contact Gemma Butler, at the school address shown or email: gbutler@chaileyschool.org.
The application form for support staff is available on the school website under Choosing Chailey/Working Here.
Closing date: Apply by midday on 1st September 2022 (applications will be processed on receipt)
Senior Science Technician
Dates: Midday 1st September 2022
Applications processed on receipt
Salary: Single Status 7
(Point 18: £19,516 - Point 19: £20,081)
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week (term time only)
Location: Chailey School - East Sussex
Contract term: Permanent
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to support the Science Faculty for 37 hours per week, hours to be discussed. The Science Department at Chailey School is very successful and you will be joining a friendly and supportive team of colleagues.
If you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities to achieve the best they can, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.
For further information or to submit your application please contact Gemma Butler, at the school address shown or email: gbutler@chaileyschool.org.
The application form for support staff is available on the school website under Choosing Chailey/Working Here
Closing date: Apply by midday 1st September 2022 – (closing date extended)
Applications processed on receipt
Chailey School
Mill Lane, South Chailey
Lewes, East Sussex
BN8 4PU
Tel: 01273 890407
Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Key
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this authority.
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