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King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant Cathedral City that is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
Links to the Application Forms, Recruitment Monitoring Form & Guidance Notes are at the bottom of this page.
Lunchtime Supervisors
Required by: Immediately
Salary: Grade 2 – £22,737 per annum – pro rata. Actual starting salary £11.79 per hour
Contract term: Permanent/Part Time/Term Time Only
We are seeking to appoint reliable, flexible Lunchtime Supervisors to work within a friendly, supportive and well established team. Duties to include supervising students during lunchtimes in the dining areas and surrounding school grounds both inside and out. Applicants should be able to relate well to children, young adults and staff, act responsibly and be able to keep calm and respond quickly to situations.
Finance Support Officer
Closing Date: Apply by 9:00am on Monday 1 July 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 4th July 2024
Required by: 2 September 2024
Salary: £12,618 - £13,265 pay award pending
Contract type: Part Time - 22.5 hours (flexible) Term Time
Contract term: Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic, Finance Support Officer ideally with an educational background to join our positive, Finance team. A wide range of financial administration and accounting tasks to include: order processing; preparation of invoices; receipt of income; recovery of bad debts; Parent Pay management and banking processes. A sound knowledge of MS Excel is advantageous.
This is a part-time, 22.5 hours per week covering 3-5 days (flexible), term-time only position. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated, highly organised team player, have accurate financial skills, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and ideally possess knowledge of finance systems. They must have good communication skills.
Teacher of Drama
Closing Date: Apply by 9:00am on Thursday 4 July 2024
Interview Date: Week beginning 8th July 2024
Required by: September 2024 or January 2025
Salary: MPR – UPR
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking a dynamic, well-qualified teacher with a high level of subject knowledge and a real passion for their subject. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a strong team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life including support for extra-curricular clubs, festivals and performances. The post is suitable for a current classroom teacher or for an Early Career Teacher.
Drama is highly successful at our school with all students having weekly Drama lessons throughout Key Stage 3. Drama is popular with our students; we have a strong track record of success at Key Stage 4 and post-16. In 2023, BTEC Performing Arts students at both key stages achieved 100% Distinction*-Merit grades.
We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. Extra-curricular opportunities are a key part of school life and the successful candidate will play a key role in providing opportunities for students beyond the classroom.
Job Description - Teacher of Drama
Attendance Intervention Manager
Closing Date: Apply by 9:00am on Monday 1st July 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 8th July 2024
Required by: 2 September 2024
Salary: Local Authority Grade 6 £25,119 - 27,603 per annum pro rata
Starting Salary: £13,466 - £14,905 pay award pending
Contract type: Part Time - 22.5 hours (flexible) Term Time
Contract term: Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Attendance Intervention Manager to play a central role in shaping our whole school attendance strategy to continue to ensure high levels of attendance at King Edward VI School. This is a pivotal role in supporting students and families to ensure at least good attendance at school, and tackle barriers to attending by guaranteeing that all students receive an education as required by the Education Act 2011. This post will involve working with parents/carers, key staff across the school and also close collaboration with our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion our Attendance Officer and wider Guidance Team.
The successful candidate will need to drive standards for high attendance by meeting regularly with parents/carers, completing referrals to the Education Welfare Team, monitoring and analysing student attendance data and coordinating safe and well visits. Previous experience of working in a similar role or within a school environment will be desirable. IT skills, and the ability to balance supportive conversations with high expectations are essential alongside a wider interest attendance-related matter. Safeguarding experience is also desirable although full training will be given.
The post holder will be required to liaise with a range of staff, students, parents and external organisations, and work effectively to deadlines. This is a new role and an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to have a significant developmental impact on whole school attendance. The anticipated hours of work are 8.30am - 4.30pm three days per week with a break for lunch.
Pastoral Support Assistant
Closing Date: Apply by 9:00am on Friday 5th July 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July 2024
Required by: As soon as possible
Salary: Local Authority Grade 6 £25,119 - 27,603 per annum pro rata
Starting Salary: £21,813 pay award pending
Contract type: 37 hours per week / Full Time / Part Time (Job Share will be considered) Term Time + 6 additional days
Contract term: Permanent
We are looking for a pro-active Pastoral Support Assistant with strong communication skills to provide day-to-day support for our students. Working alongside Achievement Leaders, and the Inclusion Manager you will promote positive learning attitudes and inclusion; liaise with parents and staff; and carry out a range of duties to support our students’ social, emotional and academic needs. The role will be linked to key year groups but there will be opportunities to work with students across the school. (Please see attached information).
This enhanced role is available to candidates with direct, recent experience of working with young people in an education setting. It is an additional role to further enhance the capacity of our team. Working hours will be 8.30am-4.30pm (4pm on a Friday) with a 30 minute lunch break.
ICT Technician
Closing Date: Apply by 9:00am on Monday 8th July 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Required by: 2 September 2024
Salary: Local Authority Grade 5 £23,893 - £25,119 per annum (starting £12.83 per hour) plus pay award pending
Contract type: 37 hours per week / Full Time / Whole Year - Annual leave entitlement and other benefits
Contract term: Permanent
A vacancy for an ICT Support Technician has arisen which is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding Technician to join our IT Support team.
The role is best suited for a well organised and dedicated individual who can learn new systems and procedures quickly and can work well under pressure.
We are looking for:
- A knowledgeable, dedicated and enthusiastic technician who can also be innovative and flexible.
- A colleague who can maintain and enhance the school's network and develop and manage an ICT maintenance schedule.
- A dedicated specialist who will support our amazing students and staff.
- A considerate and responsible professional with a positive attitude who communicates effectively with stakeholders.
- An inclusive team-player who will work collaboratively and effectively.
- Someone who will go ‘over-and-above’ to support the school.
- Experience of RM Networks would be desirable.
Please be aware that the job profile is generic and therefore duties may differ. These can be discussed at interview.
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Further information
To make an application the documents that you will need are at the bottom of this page. Please email completed applications to office@keslichfield.org.uk.
For further information on any of our vacancies please email office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
These positions are subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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