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.
Take a look at our current vacancies below.
2 x Teaching Assistants
Required – September 24
Salary Range Grade 5 pt 8 – 14 £20,387 – £23,068 (actual salary)
Term Time Only plus 5 days, 35.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.15am – 4.00pm & Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm)
We are seeking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants to support learners with additional needs across their subject lessons in school. Time allocated outside teaching hours will be allocated to providing support and supervision to pupils and completing necessary administration.
The job description, person specification and support staff 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: Wednesday 3rd July 2024(noon)
Interview Date: TBC
Receptionist (Part-Time)
Required – September 24
Salary Range Grade 3 pt 4 – 5 £9,947 – £10,342 (actual salary)
Term Time Only, 2.5 days per week (19 hours, Noon – 4.00pm Wednesday and 8.00am – 4.oopm Thursday and Friday)
We are looking to appoint a receptionist to work within the main reception of our school. The school receptionist is the first point of call for all visitors. As the ‘face’ of the school, the receptionist must be personable, helpful and be able to communicate well, extending a warm welcome to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person undertaking this role is organised, able to multitask and work flexibly, be calm under pressure and have a ‘can do’, positive approach to work within a very busy and pressured environment. The receptionist must be able to provide effective administrative support using internal computer systems alongside basic office packages and photocopiers and printers
The job description, person specification and support staff 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: Tuesday 9th July (noon)
Interview Date: TBC
Teacher of English
Salary – MPS/UPS
Required: September 2024
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of English. 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.
This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
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. 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.
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
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 3.00pm
Site Manager
Required – as soon as possible
Salary Range Grade 7 point 23-27 £32,076 – £ 35,745
Full Time (all year round), 37 hours per week
We are looking to appoint a Site Manager as soon as possible to organise and manage the premises, taking the lead on all site-related matters, including managing the caretaking/cleaning/grounds operations of the school to the agreed quality standards, taking a lead role on Health & Safety and ensuring security of the site and related resources.
A wide range of practical DIY experience would be essential and any “hands on” experience of a trade would be beneficial.
An ability to proactively plan a schedule of works and to prioritise works would be essential.
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
Penketh High School is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust which was formed on the 1st May 2017. The Trust includes local secondary schools, a sixth form college and primary schools and it is an approved sponsor of a Church of England High School.
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 5th June 2024 3.00pm