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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    8 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours per week / 46 weeks (term time plus workback element)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,124 – £37,938 pro rata (actual £31,955 – £33,560)

Pay scale

Salary: NJC Grade J, scale points 26 – 28 per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kirkby High School seek an enthusiastic, reliable, outgoing and well-motivated individual to join our community.

A proven track record of working with children and young people, their parents, and a range of professionals within and beyond the school to ensure that every student is supported to make the best progress possible.

We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity. It is essential that the applicant is educated to GCSE level and has obtained 5 GCSEs and ideally GCSEs in English and maths to grade C (4) or above.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player committed to the school’s vision of “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity to further develop skills through bespoke CPD provision across the Trust. You will be working in a modern, well resourced, supportive environment, which has excellent facilities.

We are delighted to share that following our last Ofsted inspection (July 2022) the school has been awarded an overall judgement of 'Good'.

Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
  • An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
  • Free on-site parking
  • Occupational Health and Pension
  • Excellent facilities

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

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

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About Kirkby High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1028 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01514778710

Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.

Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life.

We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’
self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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