SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
Head of History
WORKING PATTERN: Full Time
CONTRACT TYPE: Maternity Cover – up to one year
SALARY: M1-U3 - £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR - £6,049
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th October at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
START DATE: January 2027
THE ROLE:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Head of History to join an excellent, supportive and well-resourced department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher wishing to lead a team and ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.
ABOUT YOU:
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 and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
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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 can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
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an experienced 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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an experienced leader who can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
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mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.
ABOUT US:
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 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:
Head of History Candidate Information
Teacher of Geography
WORKING PATTERN: Full Time
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027
SALARY: M1 – U3 - £34,069 - £52,835
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
START DATE: January 2027
THE ROLE:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to join
our excellent, supportive and well-resourced Geography 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.
ABOUT YOU:
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 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.
ABOUT US:
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:
Teacher of Geography Candidate Information
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)
WORKING PATTERN: 28 hrs 45 mins per week, Term Time plus 5 Days
CONTRACT: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
SALARY: Grade D Points 6 to 11 £25,989 to £28,142 PA Pro Rata
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Monday 2nd November 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
THE ROLE:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified candidate to join our team of Teaching Assistants in a successful and forward thinking department. You will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.
ABOUT YOU:
You will have the ability to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning and the ability to give feedback in a constructive manner. You will be able to contribute to positive relationships with pupils and adults through communication and interaction and provide effective support for colleagues through differentiation and a proactive approach in and out of a classroom setting.
ABOUT US:
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:
TA Level 2 SEND Candidate Information
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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