Thank you for taking the time to visit our recruitment page. We hope you find the information helpful in making your decision whether to apply for a role at the school. If you require any further information about the school or any of the vacancies please email recruitment@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk or contact us.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment and adhere to these expectations.
An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references.
What makes our school special?
- Our commitment to staff wellbeing with our collaborative Staff Wellbeing Charter.
- The fully inclusive nature of our school community including our resourced based students (SEN) and students from minority ethnic backgrounds (EAL).
- Our mantra for Engagement, Challenge and Progress in all lessons.
- A well-established, traditional and academic curriculum that supports students in the next stage of their education and future career pathway.
- Our promotion of SMSC and British values through the curriculum, extra-curricular and whole school activities.
- Our commitment to careers advice and informing students on career pathways, evidenced by our IAG Gold Award.
- Our passion for the promotion of STEM based subjects within the school curriculum, and extra-curricular offer, evidenced by the MOSI STEM Excellence Award.
- Our student leadership team and the impact they have on improving their school, evidenced by our representation on the British Youth Parliament.
- Our work with local, national and global charities including a sister school in Kolweny, Kenya, evidenced by our International School School status.
Teaching Staff Vacancies
Support Staff Vacancies
Required as soon as possible
We are currently seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants (Full Time - 31 hours 40 minutes per week term time only, Part Time hours pro rata)
- Full time/ Part time
- Flexible hours and times available (please indicate preference on your application)
- Opportunities for further CPD, additional responsibilities with pay available after 12 months’ probation complete
The salary is in accordance with APT & C Scale 3 which is currently an actual salary of £14,317 to £14,603 for hours and weeks worked for 31 hours 40 minutes per week. Part time roles are paid pro rata, for example £8,592 to £8,763 for 19 hours per week (3 days). Please specify in your application which post you are applying for and state how many days you wish to work if applying for a full time role.
These posts are 12 months temporary in the first instance.
Due to increased student needs we are seeking to recruit motivated individuals to work with students who have a range of learning difficulties. This is a challenging and varied role and an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person. Experience is not essential but good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with adults and children are important. Candidates are required to have at least grade 4/C English and grade D/3 Maths GCSE or equivalent.
Please complete and return the application form to n.tye@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk to apply.
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Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
Required as soon as possible
- Full time/ Part time
- Flexible hours and times available (please indicate preference on your application)
- Opportunities for further CPD, additional responsibilities with pay available after 12 months’ probation complete
32 hours 5 mins per week (6 hours and 25 mins per day) (actual pro rata salary for hours and weeks worked: £15,093 to £16,337)
Term time only, NJC Scale 4 (temporary for 12 months in the first instance)
We require as soon as possible motivated individuals, experienced in working with children with special needs, to join our friendly special education needs support team. The applicant will work with Secondary School students with a range of severe and complex learning needs. This is a challenging and varied role and an exciting opportunity for a highly driven person.
The posts start as soon as possible, subject to safeguarding requirements. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels is essential and a willingness to use your own car during the school day would be preferable. Candidates are required to have at least grade C English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
Please complete and return the application form to n.tye@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk to apply.
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Job Description & Person Specification
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
| Closing Date for Applications Friday 4th November 2022 |
Salary NJC Scale points 40 – 43 (£44,624 to £47,665) subject to 2022/2023 pay award |
|---|---|
| Start Date ASAP |
Interview Date TBC |
| Employment Type Permanent |
Contract Term 37 hours per week full year |
The Kingsway School is a very good school. Our moto 'A posse ad esse' - turning potential in to reality - is at the heart of The Kingsway School.
We are looking for an exceptional person with a genuine passion for working at our school and a genuine belief that any child, irrespective of their starting points, can go on to achieve great educational outcomes.
Our vision here is to be the first and best choice of school for our parents, our students and our staff. To achieve this vision we require the strongest possible budgets.
We are seeking to appoint a talented, energetic and resourceful Business Manager to join our team and head up our large support staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to make a real impact and shape a role within the school. We are looking for a candidate who will motivate, challenge and inspire staff and students to be the best that they can be; someone who is enthusiastic, has high expectations and is committed to the distinctive ethos of our school.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A supportive environment that provides high quality, professional, developmental experiences and opportunities.
- A strong leadership and management team who work with a dedicated and conscientious team of teachers and support staff.
- A committed, experienced and supportive team.
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Job Description & Person Specification
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
| Closing Date for Applications Friday 4th November 2022 |
Salary Salary Scale 3 £17,787 to £18,142 (actual pro rata salary for hours and weeks work) |
|---|---|
| Start Date ASAP |
Interview Date TBC |
| Employment Type Permanent |
Contract Term 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks |
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated ICT Technician and E-Learning Developer to join a team that supports and contributes to the exciting development of ICT in education. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
The main purpose of the post is to:
- Provide efficient and effective technical support to the school’s ICT technologies across both Foxland and Broadway campuses.
- Ensure ICT and AV equipment is kept in good order and set up as required.
- Assist the Network Services team in the effective delivery of ICT throughout the teaching and learning environment.
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Job Description & Person Specification
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
| Closing Date for Applications Friday 4th November 2022 |
Salary Scale 5 £19,652 - £21,697 (actual pro rata salary for hours and weeks work) |
|---|---|
| Start Date ASAP |
Interview Date TBC |
| Employment Type Permanent |
Contract Term 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week during summer holidays |
Are you a trail blazer when it comes to school attendance?
We have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative, focused and determined Attendance Officer to join our school and help us to build upon our achievements whilst shaping the future of attendance at The Kingsway School. This role will be central to a new team to raise the attendance of our students.
Working in partnership with key school staff to promote excellent attendance, you will reduce levels of absence and work with children and families to promote high levels of attendance.
The role involves collecting, recording, monitoring and reporting data on attendance and punctuality, and supporting pastoral work in support of students achieving the very best outcomes from their time at school.
If you are …
… a resilient, tactical and highly skilled communicator
… a practitioner who has the highest expectations of themselves and others
… energetic and driven
… able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
We can offer you:
… a supportive and ambitious Leadership Team.
… professional development opportunities.
… a 100% focus on improving outcomes for all our pupils.
OUR SCHOOL ….
The Kingsway School is an 11-16 comprehensive school in Stockport with over 1400 students of all abilities. Student numbers are increasing year-on-year and academic performance is improving.
Our offer to you ….
- a popular and vibrant school;
- staff who work together and are committed to raising standards;
- a Headteacher who, keen to drive the school forward, is open to innovation and creative thinking;
- a caring and supportive ethos for all;
- a very supportive Senior Leadership Team / Line Manager;
- excellent CPD and a strong wellbeing agenda;
Have you:
- drive and enthusiasm for the achievement of all children?
- outstanding interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting classroom teachers and practice?
- the ability to create relationships to build students’ confidence in learning?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
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Job Description
Person Specification
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
| Closing Date for Applications Friday 4th November 2022 |
Salary Scale 4 £13,470 - £14,580 (actual pro rata salary for hours and weeks work) |
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| Start Date ASAP |
Interview Date TBC |
| Employment Type Permanent |
Contract Term 28-30 hours per week (to be agreed), term time only plus 5 INSET Days |
The post is busy and demanding and requires a highly motivated and organised individual who has an excellent telephone manner and good ICT skills. You will need a pleasant and calm approach, be able to undertake a wide range of clerical and administrative duties and be able to provide an efficient and effective clerical support service for the school, in particular to the Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral, Behaviour and Attendance) and the Pastoral Team.
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Job Description & Person Specification
Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, along with satisfactory references from past employers.
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Application Forms
Prospective candidates need to complete an application form, an equal opportunities monitoring form and read the below recruitment privacy notice.
Application forms can be sent to recruitment@kingsway.stockport.sch.uk. If you require any further information please Contact Us.
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