Vacancies

Teaching Assistant (linked to pupil funding) Level 2

Required – as soon as possible.

Salary Range Grade 4 point 6 to 7 £19,321 to £20,071 (actual salary)

Term Time Only plus 5 days, 33 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 3.30pm & Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm)

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs. Permanent or until the child leaves the school (either voluntarily or be subject to a permanent exclusion); no longer requires your support or the funding is reviewed, whichever is the sooner. 

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 720264 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

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.

 

Closing date: Friday 31^st January 2025 (noon)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 

Term Time only plus 5 days

8.15am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday*

8.30am – 3.30pm Friday*

Grade 5 point 8 – 14 (actual salary based on 35.5 hours per week £21,452 – £24,157)

*Flexibility can be offered around start and finish times

 

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, to work across school, within classrooms and our SEND area supporting pupils with an EHCP or those placed at School Support.

The successful candidate will understand the needs of individual pupils and support them in lessons and through the delivery of interventions.

The successful candidate will be expected to plan, deliver, and track the impact of interventions. They will meet with parents / carers and liaise, where necessary with external agencies. The successful candidate will need a good knowledge of supporting the SEMH needs of pupils and will be directed to support individuals and groups   within our ‘soft landing ‘area.

 

The job description, person specification and application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org.

For further information please contact HR on 01925 720264 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

 

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.

 

Closing date: Friday 31^st January 2025 (Noon)

Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator Science

Salary – MPS/UPS plus TLR2b Full time or 0.8 FTE

Required – Ideally January 2025

 

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 skill sets 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

Teacher of Health and Social Care – Fixed Term

Salary – Mainscale

Required – May 25

 

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Health and Social Care and Child Development.

 

We are seeking to an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher to join our vocational subjects faculty. The successful candidate will be required to teach Health and Social Care and Child Development across KS4 The successful candidate will be expected and be well qualified to teach KS4 specialist courses at GCSE or the equivalent level.

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Closing date: Thursday 28^th November 2024 (noon)

Teaching Assistant (linked to pupil funding) Level 2

Required – as soon as possible

Salary Range Grade 4 point 6 to 7 £19,321 to £20,071 (actual salary)

Term Time Only plus 5 days, 33 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 3.30pm & Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm)

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs. Permanent or until the child leaves the school (either voluntarily or be subject to a permanent exclusion); no longer requires your support or the funding is reviewed, whichever is the sooner. 

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 720264 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

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.

 

Closing date: Thursday 21^st November (noon)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 x 2 

Term Time only plus 5 days

8.15am – 4.00pm Monday – Thursday*

8.30am – 3.30pm Friday*

Grade 5 point 8 – 14 (actual salary based on 35.5 hours per week £21,452 – £24,157)

*Flexibility can be offered around start and finish times

We are seeking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants, to work across school, within classrooms and our SEND area supporting pupils with an EHCP or those placed at School Support.

The successful candidate will understand the needs of individual pupils and support them in lessons and through the delivery of interventions.

The successful candidate will be expected to plan, deliver, and track the impact of interventions. They will meet with parents / carers and liaise, where necessary with external agencies. The successful candidate will need a good knowledge of supporting the SEMH needs of pupils and will be directed to support individuals and groups   within our ‘soft landing ‘area.

 

The job description, person specification and application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org.

For further information please contact HR on 01925 720264 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

 

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.

 

Closing date: Thursday 21^st November (noon)

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 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 and 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 sport 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 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.

 

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.

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.

 

Closing date: Wednesday 20^th November (noon)