14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Term time only 34 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade F SCP 12-19 £29542- £33119 per annum (pro-rata), actual salary £23590 - £26447

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individual to join our highly effective pastoral team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Pastoral Support Team for a year group, working with the Head of Year and Tutors to support all aspects of students’ progress and to supervise a prepared lesson in the absence of a class teacher, ensuring that in doing so the students’ learning and development is continued and maintained.

You must be versatile and flexible and have experience of working with children, be confident and possess good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.

Qualified teacher status is not required for this role, although applicants with this status are welcome to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Continuous Professional Development and Learning: At Southport Learning Trust, continuous professional development (CPD) and learning are integral to enhancing a culture of growth and excellence. We will support your career aspirations and support you to thrive in your role.

Generous Pension: Employees benefit from a generous pension scheme, with Southport Learning Trust offering a competitive contribution, ensuring that staff are well-supported in planning for their retirement. We are part of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff and Merseyside Pension Fund for support staff.

Cycle to work scheme: At Southport Learning Trust, the Cycle to Work Scheme offers employees a fantastic opportunity to promote healthier lifestyles while saving money. Through the scheme, staff can purchase a bike and cycling equipment tax-free, making it more affordable to commute to work sustainably.

Collaborative Working: Collaborative working is at the heart of its culture, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, team oriented environment. By working together across schools and departments, staff can share expertise, best practices, and innovative ideas, enhancing both personal and professional development.

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

Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Maghull High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1098 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 527 3961

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Bedford Primary School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Maghull High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bowenn@maghullhigh.com.

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