Vacancies
Who We Are
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 "Pupils benefit from attending this inclusive and exceptional school" (Ofsted 2023). See results and inspection Reports.
Values and vision
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.
The school's Catholic ethos encourages pupils to explore their faith and allows for them to develop spiritually, socially and academically. We believe that every student needs to feel 'known and loved' during their time with us.
The school's Catholic ethos encourages pupils to explore their faith and allows for them to develop spiritually, socially and academically. We believe that every student needs to feel 'known and loved' during their time with us.
St Paul’s Catholic College wants to offer a wide range of opportunities for students to have the best possible chance of success and excel both inside and outside the classroom. Enrichment activities available include sports clubs and drama productions, while initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award allow for pupils to push their boundaries and learn new skills. We would welcome the opportunity to share with you why we believe is such a special community to be part of.
Current Vacancies
Our Mission
Inspiring a Living Faith with Hope and Love.
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.
More resultsPerson 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.
Life at St Paul's
More About Us
- Facilities
- Innovation
- Outreach
- Opportunities
Superb modern facilities provide the ideal learning environment and a great place to work.
The College moved to its current modern and inspiring environment on the outskirts of Burgess Hill in 2004. St Paul's has strong travel links from Brighton and London and is situated in the heart of the beautiful Mid-Sussex region with countryside, sea and links to city-living.
Transforming teaching
We strive for innovation in our everyday teaching practice and our unique e-learning scheme helps us to achieve this.
Moving to a brand new site in Burgess Hill gave us the unique opportunity to develop an innovative 21st century learning environment. We have worked hard to develop the highest standards of learning and teaching and have built a national reputation for using technology to enhance learning.
Students have access to learning any time, anywhere through a scheme which provides a digital mobile device (like a laptop or an iPad) for every student to support their learning at home and school.
As you can imagine this transforms the way we teach and the way students learn. Our approach to learning and teaching is based on 'accelerated learning' to ensure students develop as highly adaptable, independent learners prepared for the fast-paced world.
E-Learning
Collaboration is key
Collaborating with other schools and professionals not only raises standards at St Paul's but helps to raise the standards of education for all involved.
St Paul's Catholic College is the lead school for the Inspire Teaching School Alliance (TSA); a network of schools committed to professional learning, leadership and raising achievement.
This leads us to working extensively on outreach work with other schools both locally, nationally and now internationally, spreading as far as Shanghai, Australia and Kazakhstan.
This work provides exceptional opportunities for professional and personal development through collaboration with others at St Paul's and in our partner schools.
Inspire TSAGet involved
Our rich and vibrant community has so much to offer those who are keen to get involved in life at St Paul's.
Outside the classroom, there are opportunities to be involved in drama, sport, music, exchanges, away days, Duke of Edinburgh, retreats and trips.
There are opportunities for prayer and reflection as well as many examples of living an active faith through service, pilgrimage and fundraising.
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.
Train to Teach