Vacancies

Teacher of Science


Required for January 2025, a well-qualified teacher of science to join an established, committed and supportive team.


This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher of Science to join our team. We are seeking someone who can share their passion for Science to our pupils and inspire all to have a love of Science. The Science Department is an experienced and committed team of professionals who achieve good results. We value challenge, active participation and motivation. The department is a positive, high achieving, forward thinking department who believes that every child can achieve in Science.


A specialism in Chemistry is desirable, however the successful candidate will be expected to teach all three areas of Science across the ability and age range.


This post offers an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to be part of an exciting school community. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2023), we were delighted to achieve ‘Good’ in all areas, with Ofsted recognising that our “pupils feel happy, safe and valued at this welcoming school. They enjoy a calm and respectful environment that helps them to study and learn. Pupils and staff are immensely proud of the improvements made to the school in recent years”.


The post would suit an ambitious teacher seeking a stimulating, supportive working environment. The teacher appointed will be an excellent practitioner, able to engage and challenge pupils to enable them to achieve their best. You will ensure that the highest possible standards in the faculty are met and that all pupils reach their full potential. The successful candidate must be able to: establish good relationships with pupils to inspire learning; promote interest in the subjects and ensure high achievement; be able to work well with colleagues in the department and across the school; have commitment and initiative and a ‘can do’ approach, willing to make a contribution to the catholic life of the school and ensure all our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.


Christ the King Catholic High School is a mixed 11-19 school in Southport and we are a school community underpinned by Gospel values and principles. It is our core purpose to prepare our young people for the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead. Our curriculum inspires a lifelong passion for learning and equips our pupils with confidence, skills, and attitude to lead successful and fulfilling lives.


Closing date for all applications is midday on Friday 4th October 2024 and interviews will take place on Monday 14th October 2024. Please go to our school website to access and complete the CES application form and supplementary forms on the vacancy page at www.christtheking-school.com. Supporting statements, no more than two sides of A4, should also be completed to address your suitability for the role. Please submit all applications to Miss Denner at the e-mail below.


Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Weare committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully-enhanced DBS.


For more information, please contact Miss Denner, Headteacher’s PA – dennern@christtheking-school.com

Head of Social Studies


Required for January 2025 or sooner if available, a well-qualified Head of Social Studies to join an established and supportive department. 

This post offers an ideal opportunity for an experienced or aspirational leader to be part of a rapidly improving school. The post would suit an ambitious teacher seeking a stimulating, supportive working environment. The teacher appointed will be an excellent practitioner, able to engage and challenge pupils to enable them to achieve their best. You will ensure that the highest possible standards in the faculty are met and that all pupils reach their full potential.  The successful candidate must be able to: establish good relationships with pupils to inspire learning; promote interest in the subjects and ensure high achievement; be able to work well with colleagues in the department and across the school; have commitment and initiative and a ‘can do’ approach, willing to make a contribution to the catholic life of the school and ensure all our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.  

Christ the King Catholic High School is a mixed 11-19 school in Southport and we are a school community underpinned by Gospel values and principles.  It is our core purpose to prepare our young people for the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead.  Our curriculum inspires a lifelong passion for learning and equips our pupils with confidence, skills, and attitude to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

We challenge and inspire all pupils to be the best version of themselves. Our ethos is built around a culture of enjoyment and achievement.  We believe that when joining our team as a pupil, parent/carer, staff member of a member of the local community, by embracing our values of high aspiration, transformation experience and excellent achievement, we will deliver outstanding educational outcomes for all.

Closing date for all applications is midday on Monday 30th September and interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st October. Applications are required to be completed using the CES application form attached. Supporting statements, no more than two sides of A4, should address your suitability for the role. 

For more information and application instructions, please visit the Vacancies page of our website at www.christtheking-school.com or email Miss Denner, Headteacher’s PA at Dennern@christtheking-school.com.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Criminal Records Bureau) to be appointed.


Actihire are the new lettings management partner for Christ the King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, looking after every element of lettings when the local community pay to use the school’s facilities during evening, weekend and school holiday period.

 

They are looking to recruit several part-time, zero hours contracted Leisure Assistants. The hourly rate of pay is £9.50-£10.42 and uniform, full training and other company benefits are available.

 

The role involves 

- Working flexibly during evenings, weekends and school holidays

- Full opening and closing responsibilities – including holding keys and learning alarm codes

- Following set procedures – including using apps to clock in and out, complete checks and submit forms to Actihire Head Office

- Cleaning and tidying of the facilities ready for community bookings, as well as returning the facilities back to how they were found ready for school the next day

- The ability to build genuine relationships with both school staff and our community hirers to manage behaviours and activity when on-site

- On-site decision making – though supported remotely at all times, you will work unsupervised and be expected to make decisions yourself/use initiative to create solutions to the on-shift challenges you face

If you are interested in applying for the role  please send your CV to crew@actihire.org.uk and the team at Actihire will get in touch