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. 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:

  • ‘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

Teacher of PE

(with the ability to teach some KS3 Science) temporary with the possibility of permanent

Start Date 1st September 2024
Closing Date for Applications

noon 19th April 2024

Applications will be processed on receipt.  We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

  MPS/UPS

The PE Faculty is strong, dynamic, collaborative and friendly.  They are a stable team, with many teachers staying for a long time and developing their careers with us. 

We teach Level 2 BTEC Sport and dance GCSE.  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.

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.

Please do come and look around our lovely school and discuss this position and how we can support your professional development further.

 

Teacher of Science

Start Date 1st September 2024
Closing Date for Applications

noon 15th April 2024

Applications will be processed on receipt.  We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

  MPS/UPS

The Science Faculty is strong, dynamic, collaborative and friendly and has a history of very good exam results.  They are a stable team, with many teachers staying for a long time and developing their careers with us.  This vacancy exists because a member of staff is relocating to Shropshire. 

We offer triple science to all students who are interested in science, rather than basing entry on ability. 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.

Further details are set out in the application pack on our website (www.chaileyschool.org) or please contact Serena Rodd, PA to the Head Teacher, at the school address shown or email: srodd@chaileyschool.org 

Documents

Page Downloads Date  
Application Form Teaching Post 26th May 2023 Download
Application Pack Teacher of Science September 2024 21st Mar 2024 Download
Application Pack Teacher of PE September 2024 26th Mar 2024 Download