Total 67 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will bring with them an appetite to shape a positive school culture and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Be responsible for the progress of the pupils in their year group both in relation to academic outcomes but also their holistic development.
• Be responsible for the progress of their classes.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider PD curriculum and enrichment provision provided by the department.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is enthusiastic and highly organised to take on the overall leadership, internal verification and external assessment of the school's vocational courses. In recent years our vocational offer has increased significantly with a range of courses that support our ambitious academic core curriculum. Courses currently include Sport, Child Development, Design in the Built Environment, Food and Nutrition and Health and Social Care, but we are keen to explore further possibilities. A background in teaching vocational courses, and experience of the associated administrative processes, would be essential, but applications are welcome from candidates from all subject areas. The role will encompass the management of all aspects of the various vocational curricula and resources, as well as monitoring the quality and consistency of provision across the subject cluster. Working with the Vice Principals responsible for curriculum, teaching and learning and professional development, the successful candidate will take a lead role in supporting subject practitioners to develop their pedagogy and curriculum planning, supporting them to make the best use of curriculum subject mastery time.

The successful candidate would be responsible directly for the leadership and teaching of the Health and Social Care and Child Development courses.

A commitment to raising standards and forming positive relationships with pupils is essential, along with attention to detail and an ability to communicate suitably with colleagues at all levels.

A successful candidate taking on this position would join a creative and supportive Curriculum Leadership Group, which plays a key role in driving improvement at the school. We are therefore seeking resourceful, motivated applicants, with a track record of outstanding classroom practice and evidence of effective leadership.

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have the ability to organise, inspire and motivate pupils through their teaching, supporting pupils to make progress and build a strong academic foundation to support improving outcomes.
• Are committed to continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning across all vocational subjects.
• Have a good understanding of the vocational curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for people who:

• Can work collaboratively with other staff.
• Can work with the class teacher to contribute to observations and assessments of children’s learning.
• Can adjust activities for the pupil they are working with to support learning styles and individual needs.
• Can communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff.
• Can develop positive relationships with children and staff to assist the progress and attainment of children.
• Has a positive approach to managing children’s behaviour.
• Has NVQ Level 3 for supporting teaching and learning (or equivalent)

Experience of working with children with an EHCP would be an advantage

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school.
• Hard working and supportive staff
• Motivated children who are keen to learn.
• Supportive parents and governors.

Dallam is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a person who:

• Can work collaboratively with other staff.
• Can work with the class teacher to contribute to observations and assessments of children’s learning.
• Can adjust activities for the pupil they are working with to support learning styles and individual needs.
• Can communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff.
• Can develop positive relationships with children and staff to assist the progress and attainment of children.
• Has a positive approach to managing children’s behaviour.
• Has NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school.
• Hard working and supportive staff
• Motivated children who are keen to learn.
• Supportive parents and governors.

We are committed to safeguarding our children and each other. The successful candidate will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found www.disclosure.gov.uk.

Dallam is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of PE (to cover a maternity Leave)

Salary – Mainscale

Required – As soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of PE.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to join our PE department. The successful candidate will be required to teach core PE at KS3 and KS4 across a range of sports with a particular emphasis on enhancing the school’s netball and girls' football provision. The successful candidate will be expected to be well qualified to teach KS4 specialist courses at GCSE or the equivalent level in PE and will be able to support the facilitation of the school’s sports teams.

This post is suitable for ECT’s.

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by anacademically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All of these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for PE, an appetite to shape a positive school culture and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Be responsible for the progress of the pupils in their year group both in relation to academic outcomes but also their holistic development.
• Be responsible for the progress of their classes across the PE department.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider PE curriculum and enrichment provision provided by the department.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, a work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th November (noon)

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant Experience

• Experience of working as part of a curriculum team to design and develop resources to support learning.
• Experience of teaching GCSE and A-level English.
• Working with young people in a mentoring or tutorial capacity.
• Proven record of developing schemes of work and of raising attainment.

Qualifications

• Good Degree from a recognised university.
• Qualified Teacher Status.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of a range of pedagogic approaches to cater for different learning styles and ensure that all students are engaged.
• Excellent up-to-date curriculum knowledge.
• Understanding of what constitutes effective teaching for learning.

What the school offers its staff

Terms and Benefits

1) Salary: Teacher Main Scale 1 to UPS 3 (£30,000 - £46,525)

2) Full time (32.5 hours per week) / Permanent

3) Eligible for Teachers Pension Scheme

4) Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service)

5) Access to TCAT+ our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing offer including access to retailer discounts and benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Benefit Scheme, Smart Tech Pack, and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

6) Training and development opportunities / CPD

7) Any other benefits.

Further details about the role

Start Date: January or April 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Prior to you attending one of our recruitment and selection processes, we expect you to have read the BCA's Child and Safeguarding Policy and Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) -September 2024.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Science. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of classes across KS3 & KS4.

While this role is initially offered as maternity cover, the opportunity for a permanent position may arise depending on the continued growth and future needs of the school, as the school has experienced significant and continuing growth over a number of years.

This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers. The post is initially offered as a full 12-month contract. A physics specialism would be advantageous, however there is sufficient expertise and flexibility in the department to allow all specialisms to apply with equality of opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years. The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to develop their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
• Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please check a recruitment pack for further information

What the school offers its staff

Please check a recruitment pack for further information

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Salary – MPS

Fixed Term (to cover a maternity Leave) Full time or 0.8 FTE

Required: January 2025 – December 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Science. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of classes across KS3 & KS4.

While this role is initially offered as maternity cover, the opportunity for a permanent position may arise depending on the continued growth and future needs of the school, as the school has experienced significant and continuing growth over a number of years.

This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers. The post is initially offered as a full 12-month contract. A physics specialism would be advantageous, however there is sufficient expertise and flexibility in the department to allow all specialisms to apply with equality of opportunity.

The current postholder will still be in post in January so there is an opportunity for a phased introduction into the timetable allowing ample time to plan and prepare and allow for a seamless handover with the current postholder and new Director of Learning for the science department.

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skill set and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications. This provision of professional development includes a robust and comprehensive programme to support teachers new to the profession. Our delivery of the Early Career Framework is overseen and managed by leaders who coordinate the delivery for the schools within the Trust and schools across Warrington. Teachers new to the profession will benefit from excellent support and professional development underpinned by the best evidence-based research, facilitated by knowledgeable and passionate professionals.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please email hr@penkethhigh.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
• Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years. The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to developed their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Trust ICT Technician, you will play a key role in the implementation and support of the Trust’s ICT strategy and technical operations. Your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding service to staff,students and the Trust.

To support the use of ICT within our school environments, maintenance of ICT software, hardware and related equipment, and providing support to staff and pupils to ensure administration and learningoutcomes are maximised.

The role will be principally based at Great Sankey High School working alongside the Network Manager. You may occasionally be asked to work in other schools maintained by the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Please see application pack for information

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is enthusiastic and highly organised to take on the overall leadership, internal verification and external assessment of the school's vocational courses.

In recent years our vocational offer has increased significantly with a range of courses that support our ambitious academic core curriculum. Courses currently include Sport, Child Development, Design in the Built Environment, Food and Nutrition and Health and Social Care, but we are keen to explore further possibilities. A background in teaching vocational courses, and experience of the associated administrative processes, would be essential, but applications are welcome from candidates from all subject areas.

The role will encompass the management of all aspects of the various vocational curricula and resources, as well as monitoring the quality and consistency of provision across the subject cluster. Working with the Vice Principals responsible for curriculum, teaching and learning and professional development, the successful candidate will take a lead role in supporting subject practitioners to develop their pedagogy and curriculum planning, supporting them to make the best use of curriculum subject mastery time.

The successful candidate would be responsible directly for the leadership and teaching of the Health and Social Care and Child Development courses.

A commitment to raising standards and forming positive relationships with pupils is essential, along with an attention to detail and an ability to communicate suitably with colleagues at all levels.

A successful candidate taking on this position would join a creative and supportive Curriculum Leadership Group, which plays a key role in driving improvement at the school. We are therefore seeking resourceful, motivated applicants, with a track record of outstanding classroom practice and evidence of effective leadership.

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have the ability to organise, inspire and motivate pupils through their teaching, supporting pupils to make progress and build a strong academic foundation to support improving outcomes.
• Are committed to continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning across all vocational subjects.
• Have a good understanding of the vocational curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All of these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please email hr@penkethhigh.org

Closing date: Thursday 24th October

Interview Date: Friday 25th October

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Pupil Reflection Mentor - 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 days

Grade 6 point 15 - 22 £22,260 - £25,895 (actual salary)

We are seeking to appoint a Pupil Reflection Mentor to manage the reflection suite within the inclusion area, undertaking reflective and metacognitive discussions with pupils. The role will involve creating and monitoring the climate for learning and standards and expectations within the reflection area to facilitate a positive learning environment for pupils requiring an alternative learning environment.

The successful candidate should be flexible and have excellent administrative and communication skills.

Initially, the post is offered a temporary contract until 31st July 2025.

Further details including the support staff application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org

Completed applications should be emailed to hr@penkethhigh.org

What the school offers its staff

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances.The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details can be found onwww.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies.bodies/dbs

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 8th November 2024 (3pm)

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
• Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years. The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to developed their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.