SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
Teaching Assistant Level 3 INA/EAL
WORKING PATTERN: 33 hrs per week Term Time Only Plus 5 Days
CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary 1 Year Contract with the possibility of a Permanent Position
SALARY: Grade E pt 11-17 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata Actual Salary at pt 11 £21,500
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Friday 23rd January 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of the lead teaching assistant for INA/EAL and/or senior staff to enable the acquisition of the English language and access to learning for all pupils. You will develop and implement language acquisition programmes to meet the needs of groups of INA/EAL pupils including a synthetic phonics programme.
You will have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues. You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of INA/EAL pupils.
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:
Mathematics Tutor
WORKING PATTERN: Full Time
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: Teachers Pay Scale
CLOSING DATE: Monday 19th January 2026 at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join our excellent, supportive and well-resourced Maths department. This post is suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher wishing to join a team who ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.
You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.
The successful candidate will be:
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an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
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highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
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a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and who can support pupils to develop the skills and attitudes they need in their future lives.
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a teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
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mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you and for details of dates and times when you can visit our school.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted.
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:
Reprographics, Design and Media Technician
WORKING PATTERN: 37 hrs per week 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 3.30pm Friday Term Time Only plus 10 Days
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position
SALARY: Grade C pt 4-6 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata Actual Salary at pt 4 approx. £21,426
CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th January 2026 at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified technician to provide an efficient and effective reprographics service to the school. You will undertake simple design work for posters/displays/banners and ensure that the displays around school are regularly replaced and remain attractive and up to date. You will undertake reprographics work for staff as requested to a high standard. With guidance, you will assist the Media Manager to help develop the school’s social media/website.
You will have good organisational skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and the ability to plan and manage your own time effectively. You will be willing to learn specialist ICT packages and have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with both members of staff and pupils.
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:
Please Note:
A short-list of candidates will normally be drawn up within four weeks of the closing date and they will be informed of the time and date of interviews as soon as the short-listing is completed.
Whatever the outcome, we thank you for showing an interest.
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