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.
Casual Interpreter (GCSE Language Exams)
Salary Details – Grade 6, SCP15 – SCP22: £17.90 – £20.09 per Hour (inc. Holiday Pay)
Required on a casual basis for exams in Late March to Early May (Dates TBC).
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to our Causal Interpreter Team, to provide additional support for pupils to assist in the preparation and delivery of GCSE qualifications. In particular, we are seeking individuals whose first language is one of the following:
- Arabic
- Greek
- Russian
We would consider appointing candidates whose first language is not the target language but have been educated to Degree Level in the target language.
We are looking for professional, organised, and reliable candidates who can communicate in the target language and can support candidates in preparing for the Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing components of the GCSE. The successful candidate will also be required to conduct the Externally Assessed Speaking Test in the target language.
All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 722298 or email hr@penkethhigh.org
Closing Date: Thursday 28 November 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 1 December 2025
Casual Exam Invigilators
Required February/March 26
Salary Details – Grade 2 point 3 £14.78 per hour including holiday pay, rising to £15.11 per hour including holiday pay after 5 years’ service.
Hours of work –As required during exam periods
We are seeking to appoint several enthusiastic individuals to our Casual Invigilation Team. Invigilators play a crucial role in delivering the exams programme by upholding the integrity of the external examination/assessment process. The successful candidates will assist the Exams and Data Manager to maintain the quality and integrity of internal and external examinations and assessments by ensuring examination sessions are conducted in line with JCQ regulations.
We are looking for professional, hardworking, and reliable candidates, who have good organisation and communication skills, and who are committed to inclusively supporting young people in their examinations and assessments. A willingness to contribute to other areas of school life would be welcome. You will also be expected to commit to a large proportion of hours in November and between March and June (Inclusive), in addition to other ad hoc hours that may arise through the year.
All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 722298 or email hr@penkethhigh.org
Closing Date: Thursday 28th November 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 1st December 2025