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.
Teacher of Science
Salary – MPS
Fixed Term (to cover a maternity Leave)
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 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 23rd October 3.00pm (interviews to be completed by Friday 25th October)
Vocational Curriculum Lead
Salary – MPS/UPS & TLR 2c
Required 1st January 2025
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.
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.
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: Thursday 24th October
Interview Date: Friday 25th October
Casual Exam Invigilator
Closing Date: Thursday 29 November 2024
Required from March 2025
Grade 2, SCP 3 – £13.56 per hour including Holiday Pay (Pay Award Pending), rising to £13.87 per hour including Holiday Pay (Pay Award Pending) after 5 years’ service.
Casual Hours as Required During Exam Periods
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.
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to our Causal Invigilation Team, to assist the Exams and Data Manager in the proper conduct of examination sessions in line with JCQ regulations, through effective and proper implementation of Awarding Organisation invigilation duties.
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 the November, and between March and June (inclusive), in addition to other ad hoc hours that may arise through the year.
Owing to the common exam timetable used by the Awarding Organisations across the UK, this post is not suitable for individuals currently employed as an exam invigilator at another centre.
Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Link Teacher and Learning Facilitator – Inclusion – 32.5 hours per week
Main Scale M1 – M3 rate depending on experience to date – fixed term contract November 2024 – August 2025
Required as soon as possible
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.
We are seeking to appoint a Facilitation Teacher to support a small group of pupils with their learning, providing small group sessions enabling pupils to effectively engage their curriculum provision. The role will involve working closely with curriculum leaders across a range of subjects to understand curriculum requirements to best inform pupils and support their progress. The role will also require close liaison with the school’s pastoral teams to best understand the needs of pupils to support them with their learning and to help remove barriers to their learning.
The successful candidate should be a qualified teacher, be flexible and have excellent administrative and communication skills.
Further details including the support staff application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org
Completed applications should be emailed to hr@penkethhigh.org
The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details can be found on www.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.
Pupil Reflection Mentor – 37 hours per week
Term Time only plus 5 days
Grade 6 point 15 – 22 £22,260 – £25,895 (actual salary)
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.
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
The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details can be found on www.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)
Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator Science
Salary – MPS/UPS plus TLR2b
Required – 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
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd October 3pm (Interviews to be completed by Friday 25th October)