SMITHILLS SCHOOL
SUCCESS FOR ALL
JOB VACANCIES
The Bridge Mentor
WORKING PATTERN: 37 hrs per week 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 3.30pm Friday Term Time Only plus 5 Days
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position
SALARY: Grade E pt 11 – 17 £27,269 - £30,060 (full time full year) Pro Rata Salary approx. £23,342 - £25,731
CLOSING DATE: Friday 29th August 2025 at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Mentor to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties in The Bridge, Alternative Provision. You will proactively collaborate with pupils, staff and parents / carers to promote positive behaviour amongst all pupils, and to help them overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with the Bridge Leader to support pupils who require intensive intervention for behaviour and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, promoting ways to ensure pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
You will have experience of working in a school environment or other educational setting and experience of demonstrating high quality effective support to students with challenging behaviour. You will have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners.
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:
Education Healthcare Worker and First Aid Leader
WORKING PATTERN: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, TERM TIME ONLY PLUS 2 DAYS
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: Grade E Scp 11 - 17 £28,142 - £31,022 pa PRO RATA Actual Salary at point 11 approx. £20,853
CLOSING DATE: Friday 29th August 2025 at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to meet the needs of individual pupils according to guidance and direction provided by the Class Teacher /SENDCo/Healthcare professionals as appropriate and to be responsible for carrying out specific medical procedures. You will maintain an up to date register of medical needs and ensure all healthcare needs of the child are met in accordance with healthcare plans. You will assist in the preparation and distribution of any relevant paperwork i.e. PEEPs, PEPs Risk Assessments and work with multi-agencies to support Early Help meetings. You will deliver programmes of work devised by and under the direction of health professionals e.g., speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc.
You will be able to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team, be adaptable, well organised and self motivated. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks and have an awareness of Health & Safety issues. You will hold a current First Aid Certificate and be willing to upgrade qualifications as appropriate.
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:
Cover Supervisor
WORKING PATTERN: 32 hours per week, term time + 5 DAYS (INSET DAYS)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: GRADE E Points 11 to 17 £28,142 - £31,022 (for full time full year)
Actual salary range approx £20,853 - £22,987
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Friday 5th September 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the cover room/classroom. In the cover room/classroom staff will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
You will have experience of working with children in an educational setting and an understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes. 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.
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 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:
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.
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION PART 1