Vacancies
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OUR MISSION
Inspiring a living faith with hope and love.
Who We Are
Thank you for your interest in joining St Paul’s Catholic College.
We are a high-performing, values-driven school with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to the personal and professional development of our staff. Whether in the classroom or behind the scenes, every member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our young people.
We warmly invite applications from those who share our belief in high standards, inclusivity, and education rooted in compassion and care.
11-18 Mixed Catholic
We are an 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school with approximately 1100 students on roll including 350 students in the Sixth Form.
Strong Ethos
The College is a vibrant Christian community with a strong ethos, committed to providing the best opportunities for academic, personal and spiritual development.
Ofsted Outstanding
St Paul's is an Ofsted outstanding school "where all learn, thrive and succeed together" See results and inspection Reports.
Benefits of Joining Our Exceptional Team
- A deep-rooted commitment to ensuring staff feel ‘known and loved’ with support provided at every stage of their career.
- A vibrant and modern environment that fosters a passion for learning and teaching.
- Extensive opportunities for professional learning and coaching, including individualised support and collaboration within the Trust.
- Exceptional leadership opportunities to grow and develop both internally and externally.
- The support of a dedicated wellbeing team to care for staff happiness and welfare, along with 24-hour access to the Health Assured helpline and app for a wide range of challenges.
- A laptop and iPad provided for staff to enhance the use of technology and reduce workload.
- Students equipped with their own iPads to support learning both in the classroom and beyond.
Living in Mid Sussex
Living and Working in Mid Sussex
Many of our staff live locally and enjoy the fantastic quality of life that Mid Sussex offers: beautiful countryside, excellent amenities, and easy access to Brighton, London and the coast. If you are relocating to join our school community, you will find it’s a wonderful place to put down roots.
Explore the many facets of life in Mid Sussex:
- Family Life: Learn about the fantastic childcare, schools, and family-friendly activities available in the area.
- Entertainment & Leisure: Discover the local parks, attractions, and cultural highlights that make Mid Sussex special.
- Nightlife & Social Life: Find out about the bars, restaurants, and community events that create a lively social scene.
- Housing & Neighbourhoods: Explore a range of housing options and welcoming communities.
- Transport Links: Enjoy excellent connections to London, Brighton, and beyond by road and rail.
- Amenities: Access libraries, post offices, local markets, worship communities, utilities, and other essential services.
Vision & Values
St Paul’s Catholic College wants all students to achieve their God-given potential and to put their individual talents to good use, nurturing them in a caring and stimulating learning environment.
We have a deep rooted commitment to prepare our students for life in the modern world so they will be both happy and successful in all they do. Our ethos encourages students to explore their faith and develop spiritually, socially and academically. We want every student to feel ‘known and loved’ during their time with us.
Our Results
Proud of All That Our Students Achieve
In the last three years our contextual value added has placed us in the top 10% of schools nationally. Our 2024 results were:
- GCSE: 82% Grades 9-4 inc Eng & Maths, 64% Grades 9-5, 34% Grades 9 to 7.
- Year on year we are one of the top performing comprehensive schools nationally, within the top 5%.
- A Level: 59% A*-B, 80% A*-C, 98% A*-E. This achieved an ALPS rating of ‘outstanding’.
These results are built on a belief that we have a duty to ensure that every student achieves their potential with us.
Person Specification
We're Looking for Energy and Enthusiasm
We want the best for our young learners and an important step in achieving this is recruiting the right people in all roles; teaching and support. We look for professionalism, passion, commitment and dedication.
You do not have to be Catholic to work here. Represented amongst our staff are all manner of faiths including none at all. All we ask is that you support and embrace our ethos and all that it brings to our school.
Training
Thinking of Getting into Teaching?
St Paul’s Catholic College is the lead school of the Inspire Teaching School Alliance (TSA); a network of outstanding schools who train, develop and support professionals working in primary and secondary education at all levels.
Our College, and its partnering schools, offer School Direct teacher training opportunities, where the right candidate can train on the job.
If you are interested in training as a primary or secondary teacher, check out our Inspire TSA’s Train to Teach website, with full details of the programme including the places we offer.
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