Total 47 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A passion for our school, including a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at St Margaret Mary’s, helping us to love, learn and grow together with Jesus.
• A clear vision for our school with the skills and ability to implement this vision in partnership with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, parents, our parish and children to deliver the highest level of education, achievement and attainment possible for our pupils.
• A clear understanding of leadership within Catholic education and our Catholic ethos.
• The ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum with high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
• Experience of developing strategies for effective staff engagement and maintaining positive staff morale.
• Has the leadership qualities needed to work with the senior leadership team to inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to ensure a good work life balance for all stakeholders in our community.

What the school offers its staff

• A happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment with a strong Catholic ethos built on the teachings of Jesus.

• A dedicated and proactive Governing Body who hold the children at the heart of everything they do.
• An inclusive, highly effective, dynamic senior leadership team.
• A proactive and developing school staff, dedicated to raising standards across our community.
• Children who are happy, enjoy learning and embracing new challenges.

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 to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher, who will play a central role in shaping the ethos and culture of this specialist provision for 8-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs in Bury St Edmunds.

The Assistant Headteacher role comes with a teaching commitment, and you will be part of shaping our long-term aim to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our pupils. You will have a comprehensive understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in the primary or secondary phase or within a special school setting. You will need to be flexible, determined and passionate about providing the best outcomes for pupils, as well as be confident managing challenging behaviours.

Alongside the skills to lead, monitor and evaluate the improvement of learning and teaching across all phases of the school, you will require a thorough understanding of all aspects of highly effective safeguarding across the school and beyond. In addition, you will have a track record of effective working with parents, carers and wider stakeholders to support the SEND and EHCP process with a comprehensive understanding of pastoral interventions for pupils with additional needs and how they support aims of EHCPs. You will be responsible for the development of the pastoral team and have excellent communication skills, alongside a strategic yet flexible approach to school leadership.

You can view a full list of requirements in the job description and person specification. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

What the school offers its staff

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, the school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking group of schools, including other SEMH special schools. Sir Peter Hall School educates young people who have SEMH needs, as well as providing for pupils with additional complex needs such as ASD. The school opened in 2022 and has 60 pupils on roll.

In addition to excellent staff benefits, there are opportunities for professional development, research, training and collaboration between schools and across phases.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must be innovative and have the ability to contribute to the future development of the school.

You will need:

• A high level of classroom expertise
• A track record of good or better teaching
• A sound understanding of the curriculum
• Teaching and learning approaches that have high impact on pupils vulnerable to underachieving
• The ability to work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents
• Willing to work within a church school ethos
• To bring vision and commitment to working within a fast paced environment in our popular school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A significant part in the continuing development of our school
• Children who love coming to school and are keen to learn
• A positive and dedicated staff team

• A friendly, exciting, diverse and welcoming environment to all, including a recently refurbished staff suite where a chocolate biscuit can nearly always be found!

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

Working pattern:Term time only (39 weeks), Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.15pmActual annual starting salary (calculated pro rata):£17989per annumSalaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We believe all children deserve the very best early start in life. Do you?Are you passionate and committed to supporting young children with their learning and personal development?

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant 3 to provide support and cover for classes throughout the academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in a classroom supporting the Class Teacher as well as working independently with small groups of children
• Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with high expectations for welfare of pupils
• Have excellent motivational and communication skills
• Be well-motivated with a positive attitude
• Participate fully as an innovative member of our team

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, talented, and inspiring Teacher of Religious Education to join us at Alsop High School.

As Teacher of Religious Education, you will be a committed teacher with a passion for inspiring, supporting, and challenging students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our Religious Education faculty, you will bring an innovative and creative approach to inspire a love of RE and a thirst for learning.

PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach RE across all Key Stages and they will have the passion and enthusiasm, alongside the skills and aspiration, to develop and nurture every child in their care. The ideal candidate will deliver consistently excellent teaching and learning to help all students achieve excellence; Achieving Excellence Together.

What the school offers its staff

Built upon our three core values of Ambition, Respect and Community, and in line with our Omega Multi-Academy Trust mission and aims, our school vison is to provide the best possible school experience for every child. We are ambitious for every student, with high standards and expectations underpinned by compassion at the core of our drive for students to be successful; quite simply put, my personal mantra of: Rigour With A Smile. . We are committed to our students mastering the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that they achieve great things, fulfil their potential and leave Alsop articulate, resilient, compassionate and culturally aware. Our talented and committed colleagues go above and beyond to ensure that every student is provided with the challenge, opportunities and support to be successful and achieve to their full potential. Built upon a research and evidenced based approach to curriculum development and teacher pedagogy, we have built a knowledge rich curriculum and believe that if children understand the purpose of what they are learning and why they are learning it, not only will they be more engaged but they are much more likely to remember what they have learnt and be able to use it again in the future.

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 wish to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker who is a hard-working and committed person with drive, enthusiasm and inspiration who will make a valuable contribution to the school and its achievements.

What the school offers its staff

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a vibrant, thriving and leading school in the local area. (1334 on roll with a Sixth Form of 182) and our long history and excellent community links provide our students with opportunities in many ways.

As a school, we are immensely proud of our September 2021 Ofsted report which describes our school as‘Good’ with many ‘Outstanding’ features.“Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a learning community where pupils have great respect for each other. Teachers support pupils to become highly articulate young people who can express their views well on a wide range of issues.” Furthermore,“Pupils benefit from studying a wide range of subjects. Leaders have put in place an ambitious curriculum. Leaders and teachers have high expectations of all pupils.Similarly,our November 2023 CSI report states how“Students, staff and parents speak very highly of the ‘sense of family’ that is inherent in this school.”

We wish to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker who isa hard-working and committed person with drive, enthusiasm and inspiration who will make a valuable contribution to the school and its achievements.

Further details about the role

This role is term time and permanent. If this advert incorporates your strengths and interests and you wish to be part of our extremely successful team, please see the job description, person specification, application form, child protection policy, code of conduct – Safer working practice guidance,Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 form, consent to obtain reference form, Disqualification Policy, model reasonable adjustments statement on the school website www.cardinal-heeen.org.uk

Email application forms and covering letters to Lynn Lewington (l.lewington@cardinal-heenan.org.uk) by midday, Wednesday, 20th November 2024, with interviews to be confirmed.

Applicants from overseas outside the EEA should obtain an overseas criminal check before applying for a visit as the post is in the education sector.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred-List checks. This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with an additional check as part of the shortlisting process, will be to carry out an online search (including social media).

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about developing young minds!

We are looking to recruit an unqualified Nursery Practitioner to join us at our Ofsted graded Outstanding Nursery.

The 60 place Nursery is part of a purpose built Early Years Village offering high quality childcare and education for children from 3 months to 5 years, for 51 weeks of the year.

Our setting offers a free flow approach across the age phases where children are able to access the indoor and outdoor environments alongside structured learning experiences in small groups. We offer a range of activities including outdoor leaning, balance ability and much more.

We have a strong team approach in a friendly and supportive child focused environment. The Academy is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and staff development with opportunities for progression and working with others in a range of different roles with a range of expertise.

If you believe that every child deserves the very best start in life and you can positively contribute, we would like to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher of Science who has the drive, skills and enthusiasm to join our successful, highly motivated and supportive Science faculty. We are looking for someone with passion for the subject, who is creative and will support improving outcomes in Science.

You will be required to deliver across the age and ability ranges including your science specialism at A-level and to join the team driving the faculty to outstanding. We continually aim to raise the aspirations of all pupils in our care and support our students to achieve their full potential.

The selected candidate will be an inspirational classroom practitioner and actively contribute to the extra-curricular provision offered within the school.

What the school offers its staff

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher of Spanish who has the drive, skills and enthusiasm to join our successful, highly motivated and supportive modern foreign languages department.

Our vision is to recognise and nurture the unique capabilities of each student, encouraging all to pursue their language study to at least GCSE level. We aim to raise the aspirations of all students and support them to achieve their full potential, offering a range of extra-curricular and enrichment experiences, such as clubs and trips. The successful candidate will be required to deliver across the age and ability ranges and to join the team in driving the department to excellence.

The school currently offers Spanish as a main language from KS3 to A Level. We are keen to develop our curriculum range to include other languages.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about their subject and aligned to our vision of teaching and learning
• Highly motivated and committed to inspiring students and staff to achieve excellent outcomes
• Committed to raising take up across the department at GCSE and Post-16
• Enthusiastic about curriculum development
• Creative, believing in the potential of every student to achieve

What the school offers its staff

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy for a Teacher of Englishto teach Key Stage 3 and 4.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, presence and authority ,who can deliver consistently good or better lessons with a sound understanding of the English curriculum, as well as a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students. A whole school literacy TLR is available for the right candidate with the relevant experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding!
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Englishand committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a full time Key Stage 2 Teacher. The successful candidate will be required to work in a mixed Year 3/4 class. This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2025. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by calling 01726 822274 or email hello@whitemoor.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

We are a thriving, happy school where everyone is valued and respected. Our expectation for character and academic standards are high. We want all of our children to be ambitious in life.

Our aim is to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life and to support your child to develop into a confident individual, who understands their rights and responsibilities as a member of our school and the wider community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher Responsibilities:

1. To ensure the welfare / health and safety of all pupils in the school. This may involve liaising with other professionals and support agencies.

2. To observe school, LEA and general procedures and regulations in respect of Health and Safety.

3. To deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum as appropriate.

4. To devise, implement, review and monitor PLG’s for class pupils and to communicate contents to parents.

5. To monitor and review progress and to keep accurate assessment records as per policy.

6. To complete all necessary documentation by deadlines given.

7. To monitor attendance patterns of pupils and work towards maximising attendance.

8. To provide behaviour support in line with school policy.

9. To promote and monitor the personal and social development of the pupils.

10. To encourage pupils to develop positive self images and promote high self esteem.

11. To implement all school policies.

12. To maintain positive home/school links.

13. To monitor pupils and report all child protection concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Deputy

14. To work in partnership with classroom support staff, involving them in planning and evaluation in line with the school code of conduct.

15. To liaise with other professionals.

16. To inform other teachers and support workers of any factors affecting a pupils learning.

17. To facilitate any transition within or outside school.

18. To attend all school meetings as required.

19. To undertake any other task required by the Headteacher that is reasonable and possible within directed time.

20. Undertake professional development opportunities.

21. To undertake work related to the schools outreach service and ITT programme, including work in other settings as required.

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Subject Co-ordination / Faculty Responsibilities:

1. To produce (in consultation) and circulate basic documentation including policies and scheme of work.

2. To ensure that the aims, principles and practices are based on pupils needs and with regard for national guidelines.

3. To monitor continuity, progression, standards and assessments in faculty areas and ensure that appropriate means of moderating judgements are developed.

4. To prepare an annual subject/area development plan including a spending plan.

5. To stay abreast of current developments, maintain training and skills and to provide advice and support to help other staff maintain such standards.

6. To identify school training needs.

7. To ensure resources are of a high standard and sufficient for school needs.

8. To consult with LA Inspectors and advisers and seek regional advice if necessary.

9. To contribute to the School Development Plan.

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Senior Management Team Responsibilities: NONE

What the school offers its staff

Palmerston is a warm, friendly welcoming school & our staff put a lot of emphasis on supporting each other & promoting positive mental health.

Professional development opportunities are promoted across the whole team.

For example, a number of our support staff (class based & admin) have moved into teaching posts.

Further details about the role

Supporting pupils with challenging behaviours and personal care will be required.

Experience of supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties is essential.

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

Actual Starting Salary: £27,861 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you have the qualifications and caring approach to succeed a sour Nursery and Extended Schools Lead?

If so, we are looking for a caring, friendly and dedicated qualified Lead Practitioner to join our team.

Our Nursery and Extended Schools Lead ensures that our practitioners deliver a high standard of care and education for our children.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the senior leadership team to ensure the effective organisation of both provisions, maintaining high standards for all pupils. This exciting opportunity will suit someone with;

• The ability to lead the philosophy of 'learning through play'
• Experience of supporting disadvantaged children including those with SEND
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills
• Experience of leading others
• Knowledge ofrelevant current legislation and statutory requirements

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity giving

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Salary: L20 - L24 (£79,475 - £87,651)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Woodchurch High School, Wirral

Closing Date: Thursday 14 November 2024

Interview Date(s): 25 and 26 November 2024

Job Starts: March 2025

With the current post holder retiring at Easter 2025 and the Trustees are looking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to drive forward the effective leadership of the school’s operations and finances. This role is ideal for a committed, dynamic, and innovative COO with proven experience.

The postholder will work closely with the Headteacher of the Trust together with the Trustees and other members of the senior leadership team to deliver the Academy's vision and ethos which is underpinned by its strong Christian values.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the strategic leadership and future development of the Trust. You will work to support the Headteacher in all aspects of operational leadership for the school. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s operational and financial procedures and systems, ensuring that all legal and governance outlined in the Academy Trust Handbook are met. The postholder will be supported by a team of experienced support staff leaderscovering HR, Payroll, PA to Headteacher & Staff Induction Officer, Finance, Pupils Services, ICT, H&S, Reprographics and Operations.

Candidates should have a strong and relevant background in operations and financial procedures and be able to demonstrate successful experience in budget planning, monitoring, and delivery. The production of final end of year accounts, demonstrating value for money through the principles of economic, efficient, and effective use of resources are also a key aspect of this role. Experience in an education setting, particularly a single or multi-academy trust, is beneficial but is not essential. The Headteacher and Trustees are looking to appoint a person with experience of leading project management developments and generating income to support such projects.

The application pack, which provides specific information about the position and its support of Academy pupils and staff, is available here www.woodchurchhigh.com/vacancies.

Candidates are warmly encouraged to take an informal opportunity to visit the school. To arrange a school tour, please telephone the school (0151 677 5257) direct and ask for the Head's PA, Tanya Jordan.

What the school offers its staff

Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 co-

educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy 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

This an excellent opportunity for either an ECT or a more experienced class teacher. We are looking for:

• inspiring teachers with a passion for primary education
• teachers with a high expectation for teaching and learning
• teachers who deliver high quality lessons that engage and challenge pupils
• teachers who are highly motivated

What the school offers its staff

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:

• a friendly and welcoming school
• dedicated colleagues with an excellent team ethos
• a supportive and driven leadership team
• a wide range of CPD opportunities
• opportunities for career progression (including the opportunity to participate in the Trust’s Leadership Development Programme)

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.