Teacher of PE & Dance

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PRIORY SCHOOL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER OF PE & DANCE (Part Time, 0.6-0.8 FTE) To start 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed. Our aim is for Priory to be the leading inclusive and creative state secondary school in the region, a school in which all students acquire powerful knowledge, feel a strong sense of social connection and belonging, and become ethically aware citizens who are ready to confidently take their place in the world. Our school also aims to reflect the uniqueness of Lewes, historically and socially. The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic and innovative part-time teacher of PE and Dance fixed-term from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 to work 0.6-0.8 FTE, days to be confirmed. The ability to offer high quality Sport and Dance lessons to KS3 and KS4 PE core will be required, as well as the ability to demonstrate excellent theoretical knowledge. We are seeking to appoint someone that is fully committed to our busy PE and Dance extra-curricular programme, including shows, clubs and fixtures. The post will involve teaching mixed gender and mixed ability groups. Both departments are well-established and successful, delivering a broad and balanced National Curriculum programme across Key Stages 3 and 4. At Key Stage 4 the PE department currently offers GCSE PE (full course), and the BTEC Level 1/2 in Sport. At Key Stage 4 the Dance department currently offers GCSE Dance (full course). The salary scale is Teachers Pay Main/Upper, £32,916 to £51,048. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher. Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday, 13th May at 9.00 a.m. Interviews to be held week commencing 18th May 2026 Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website at https://www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk under Menu, Joining Priory, Work with Priory . Please return application forms to the Personnel Officer by email to personnel@priory.e-sussex.sch.uk Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of submitting your application then we regret that your application has not been successful. 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 DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic and innovative part-time teacher of PE and Dance fixed-term from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 to work 0.6-0.8 FTE, days to be confirmed. The ability to offer high quality Sport and Dance lessons to KS3 and KS4 PE core will be required, as well as the ability to demonstrate excellent theoretical knowledge. We are seeking to appoint someone that is fully committed to our busy PE and Dance extra-curricular programme, including shows, clubs and fixtures. The post will involve teaching mixed gender and mixed ability groups. Both departments are well-established and successful, delivering a broad and balanced National Curriculum programme across Key Stages 3 and 4. At Key Stage 4 the PE department currently offers GCSE PE (full course), and the BTEC Level 1/2 in Sport. At Key Stage 4 the Dance department currently offers GCSE Dance (full course). The salary scale is Teachers Pay Main/Upper, £32,916 to £51,048. The post would be suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed. Our aim is for Priory to be the leading inclusive and creative state secondary school in the region, a school in which all students acquire powerful knowledge, feel a strong sense of social connection and belonging, and become ethically aware citizens who are ready to confidently take their place in the world. Our school also aims to reflect the uniqueness of Lewes, historically and socially.