Head of school Work, Jobs in Burgess Hill, Wsx (with Salaries)

Head of Humanities (Year3-8)
Sompting Abbotts School —Lancing
- Up to £33,412 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- School
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Internal Suspension, Reset & Reintegration Lead - Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
WSCC —Crawley
- Full-time
- Military
- Communication skills
- School
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Head of Literacy - English/Literacy
Northease Manor School —Lewes
- Full-time
- English
- School
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
SEND Tribunals Officer
East Sussex County Council —Lewes
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Café
Deputy Head Librarian
Brighton College —Brighton
- £22,935 - £38,000 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- IT
Nursery Admin
Grandir UK —Horsham
- £26,456 - £29,120 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Deputy Director, Head of Parent and Alumni Engagement
Brighton College —Brighton
- £58,000 - £63,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Head of School - Hawthorns Primary School
WSCC —Worthing
- £64,691 - £71,330 a year
- Call to connect
- Management
- Leadership
- School
Head of Communications and Engagement
Cranleigh School —Cranleigh
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School
5d
Junior IT Technician
computer2cloud —Seaford
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Customer service
- Windows
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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9d
School Services Officer
Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate —Reigate
- £25,384.38 a year
- Full-time
- Front desk
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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5d
Inclusion Practitioner (Seaford Head School)
East Sussex County Council —Seaford
- Part-time
- School
Deputy Director, Head of Development
Brighton College —Brighton
- £58,000 - £63,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- IT
Admin Assistant (Seaford Head School)
East Sussex County Council —Seaford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- School
- Teaching
Health Lead
Gildredge House —Eastbourne
- £28,458 - £30,334 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Centre Manager - Young Learner Division
EC English Language Centres —Brighton
- £1,095 a week
- Spanish
- Management
- English
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Breakthrough Traineeship - Communications and Digital Assistant
Towner Skills —Eastbourne
- £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- School
- Marketing
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Catering and Housekeeping Assistant
Lewes Old Grammar School —Lewes
- £14.25 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Time management
- Annual leave
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10d
Hospitality Head Chef - Brighton College
Chartwells —Brighton
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
2d
Duty Manager
Wave Active Limited —Peacehaven
- £23,753.52 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head of Humanities (Year3-8)

Sompting Abbotts School
Lancing

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time | Part-time upon request
Up to £33,412 a year

Qualifications

Behaviour management
Bachelor's degree
QTS
Proofreading
Teaching

Full job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to lead Humanities across Years 3-8,

The role is centred on teaching:

Geography across Years 3-8

History in Years 5 and 8

Religious Studies in Years 4 and 5

We’re looking for a qualified teacher with primary or prep school experience who can inspire curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong love of Humanities while contributing fully to the wider life of our school.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach well-structured lessons for Year 3-8 Geography and Year 5 & 8 History, Year 3 Science and Year 4 & 5 Religious Studies following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. (However, there is flexibility for the right candidate to be part time without some of the teaching allocation 0.8 approx.)

● Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

● Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

● Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

● Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

● Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

● Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

● Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values

● Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including attending Sports Day and the school Carol Service (both Saturdays)

● Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

● Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

● Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

● Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Experience

Qualified Teacher Status
Degree
Proven experience teaching humanities subjects within a primary or middle school setting

Skills and Knowledge

● Knowledge of the Geography and History National Curriculum, Common Entrance and Academic Scholarship curriculums.

● Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

● A good understanding of how children learn

● Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

● Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

● Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

● Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

● Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal qualities

● A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

● High expectations for children’s attainment and progress

● Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

● Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

● Commitment to safeguarding and equality

● Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication

● Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

● Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

● Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

● Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

● Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

● Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Safeguarding

● Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

● Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary

● Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Sompting Abbotts is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Visit www.somptingabbotts.com for more information about the school and application form to download.

For an informal discussion about the role before application or to arrange a visit to the school: please email: [email protected]

(Please note the last day of our school term is Friday 10th July)

Deadline: 23 July 2026

Completed Application Forms should be returned to: [email protected]

Early application recommended. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Pay: Up to £33,412.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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