Career Opportunities
We are delighted that you are considering joining our energetic, forward-thinking and inspiring team at Handcross Park. Set in 52 acres of glorious parkland in West Sussex, Handcross Park is an exceptional school.
At Handcross Park, you can focus on what you should be doing – inspiring and teaching the children. The team of teachers bring such a wide range of experience and character to the school
Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery
We’ve been shortlisted for numerous awards in the last 12 months including: Prep School of the Year, Best Use of Technology and Early Years Setting of the Year at the prestigious TES Awards. We were also named an ACER Innovation School (one of only 15 in the world) and we are a Google Reference School.
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We are part of the Brighton College Family of Schools, which offers all staff the opportunity to collaborate and work with colleagues within the group to share knowledge and best practice. As part of the Brighton College Family of Schools, there is also the opportunity for movement and promotion within the group - both within the UK and internationally.
We are looking for passionate and talented individuals who are looking to join our progressive community.
If you would like to work with the very best, please do take a look at our current vacancies below. If there is nothing that suits you currently, but you are still interested in working with us, please do complete the form below and we will keep your details on file.
Current Vacancies
Handcross Park School require a Science Technician to work 20 hours a week during our school term times.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a successful forward thinking school? We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational, highly motivated and experienced Science Technician to join our friendly, ambitious and highly professional team.
Handcross Park is part of the Brighton College Family of Schools where it allows our staff the opportunity to collaborate and work with other staff within the group. It is also an innovative school where the pupils are fully engaged in the teaching and learning process.
A brief letter of application highlighting why you are an ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Senior Deputy Head, Mr Edward Johnson, (please send via email to [email protected]) as soon as possible. Our Head of Science, Emer Gardener, can be contacted on [email protected] with any questions you may have about the role.
Closing date: Friday 28 February 2025. We reserve the right to appoint sooner if appropriate and so early applications are encouraged.
Application forms and further details are also available on our website or word application forms from the HR Department, email - [email protected]
Early applications are encouraged.
Handcross Park School, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF.
Tel: 01444 400526
Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Head of History, who is ideally able to teach some English, to start September 2025.
We are looking for someone who can provide strong, strategic leadership which results in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities.
For more information on the role please read our candidate brochure.
Application process
A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Headmaster, Jonnie Besley, as soon as possible.
The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will have an initial interview, possibly online, and those who are selected for the final stage will be invited to school for a panel interview and to complete a number of other tasks. Any enquiries and completed applications should be emailed to [email protected].
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Director of Music to start September 2025.
We are looking for someone who can oversee and develop the teaching of Music across the whole School. You will manage the Music Department, providing leadership and support to teachers and peripatetic music tutors throughout the school from Nursery to Year 8.
For more information on the role please read our candidate brochure.
Application process
A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Headmaster, Jonnie Besley, as soon as possible.
The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will have an initial interview, possibly online, and those who are selected for the final stage will be invited to school for a panel interview and to complete a number of other tasks. Any enquiries and completed applications should be emailed to [email protected].
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038
Required to start as soon as possible.
The Payroll Officer and Finance Assistant will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of the School payroll function and will support the Finance Department.
Ideally this role will be full time, 40 hours, Monday to Friday but part time hours from 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday will be considered.
Full details of the role are available here: JOB DESCRIPTION
Application Process:
A completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Bursar, Ms Fionna Thomson, as soon as possible. Application forms are available here: APPLICATION FORM
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis. Any enquiries and completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]
Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038a
Required to start as soon as possible.
This is a key position within Brighton College Prep Handcross. The role demands flexibility and attention to detail together with energy and enthusiasm and the willingness to go the extra mile. The Head of Maintenance role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and requires a close working relationship with the Facilities Manager and Bursar. The role requires supervision of the Facilities team. A building trade is desirable but not essential.
Hours of work:
- This is a 52-week a year, full-time position. The hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm with half hour unpaid lunch break.
- In addition there may be a requirement to work a small number of evening and weekend commitments.
For full details of the position please read the JOB DESCRIPTION
Application Process:
An Application form should be addressed to the Bursar, Ms Fionna Thomson. These can be emailed to [email protected]. Word version application forms are available from [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis.
Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038a