HLTA

St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 6 SCP 19-24 Actual Salary £24,437 - £26,991 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gabriel’s RCHS are currently seeking a Higher-Level teaching Assistant to work with a pupil on a 1:1 basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking an individual who will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Respect confidentiality at all times
• Be organised and efficient
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gabriel's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1053 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gabriel-s-rc-high-school-a-voluntary-academy

St Gabriel’s is a comprehensive High School situated in central Bury, Greater Manchester. We have welcomed pupils aged 11-16 from a variety of partner primary schools since 1954, and hold a strong reputation within our local community for strong academic success and excellent pastoral care. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

As a member of staff at St Gabriel’s you will work within the school and more broadly be able to collaborate with our colleagues in other schools across our Trust. Local and central development opportunities will support the growth of the successful candidate.

Arranging a visit to St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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