Vacancies

King Edward VI School 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 an Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form & Guidance Notes are at the bottom of this page.

TEACHER OF BUSINESS AND/OR ECONOMICS

Dates:                                     Apply by 9.00am Wednesday 10 April 2024

Interviews:                             Wednesday 17 April 2024

Salary:                                    MPR – UPR

Contract type:                        0.4 Part Time (Possibly Full Time)

Contract term:                        Permanent

Required by:                           September 2024

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Business and/or Economics teacher to join an exceptional department.  With a high uptake and high achievement at Key Stage 4 and 5, you will be joining a strong, experienced, collaborative team.

Business is popular and successful from Key Stage 4 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. The department also offers Economics and Accounting to A level. This is a part-time role in the department but the ability to offer a second subject could lead to a more substantive or a full-time role. Our current curriculum demand suggests Maths, ICT & Computing and Social Sciences although other areas may be considered.

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. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description – Teacher of Business

Person Specification – Teacher of Business

Business Department Overview


TEACHER OF PE

Dates:                                     Apply by 9.00am Wednesday 10 April 2024

Interviews:                             Monday 22 April 2024

Salary:                                    MPR – UPR

Contract type:                        Full Time

Contract term:                        Permanent

Required by:                           September 2024

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Physical Education to join a dynamic, high-performing department.

The benefits of Physical Education and School Sport are well recognised at King Edward VI School.  PE is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. All Key Stage 3 & 4 students access two hours of core PE each week, with an extensive offer for extra-curricular sport which many of our students regularly attend in addition to their lessons.  The extra-curricular offer extends to include students in sixth form, with opportunity to lead teams in a range of sports from Y7-13.  In Key Stage 4 and 5, students can opt to take examination subjects in PE including GCSE PE, A-Level PE and BTEC Sport.  These option subjects have a good uptake and have consistently achieved strong results.

We are looking for a creative and adaptable teacher with a commitment to extra-curricular activities.  The appointed teacher will have the opportunity to teach GCSE and post-16 courses over time. A specialism in netball, hockey or one of the aesthetic sports would be particularly useful; however, other sporting expertise would be considered.  Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents are essential. Applications from Early Career teachers are welcome.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description – Teacher of PE

Person Specification – Teacher of PE

PE Department Overview


NETWORK MANAGER

Dates:                                     Apply by 9.00am Monday 8 April 2024

Interviews:                             Date to be confirmed

Salary:                                   Grade 9 (£36,648 – £41,418) per annum (pay award pending)

Contract type:                        Full Time, whole year – 37 hours per week (8.00am start, flexibility required to meet the responsibilities of the role)

Contract term:                        Permanent

Required by:                           July 2024

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Network Manager to lead our IT Technician team, providing an essential service in the maintenance and sustainability of the school network.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills and a keen interest in technological development. You will have a proven track record in problem-solving and provide proactive support to the school community. The role requires an eye for detail and someone who is also able to manage competing time demands and deadlines. The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and resilient with a clear capacity to maintain confidentiality. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience of working in a large educational setting would be an advantage.

This is a key role on our large campus for over 1600 students. The Network Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the planning and operation of ICT infrastructure across the whole site. You will lead the team of IT Technicians, liaising with the Business Manager, Senior Leaders and key staff across the school. There will also be ongoing communication with contractors, the Local Authority Health & Safety contractors. The network team currently includes two other experienced full-time members of staff. The team currently maintains hardware and software systems across the site, using a helpdesk system to coordinate support.

The job description for this post is generic but there will be every opportunity as part of the interview process to discuss this in detail. Ideally we are looking for a July start to provide time for a handover with the current postholder.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description – Network Manager


TEACHER OF ENGLISH

Dates:                                     Apply by 9.00am Monday 18 March 2024

Interviews:                             To be confirmed

Salary:                                    MPR – UPR

Contract type:                        Full Time

Contract term:                        Permanent

Required by:                           April or September 2024

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented English teacher to join an exceptional department.  With 90% of students awarded grades at 9-4 in English and 76% of grades at 9-5 in 2023, you will be joining a high-performing, collaborative department.

English is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. The appointed teacher will also have the opportunity over time to teach A Level English Language and/or A Level English Literature in addition to both courses at GCSE level.

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. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life. We are advertising a full-time role but a part-time appointment may be considered for a suitable candidate.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description – Teacher of English

Person Specification – Teacher of English

English Department Overview


LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Dates:                                    This vacancy will be live until the post is filled (Applications will be considered on receipt)

Salary:                                    Grade 5 – £23,893 – £25,119 (per annum – pro rata)  Actual starting salary £16,823 per annum.

Contract type:                        Part Time – 30 hours per week – Term Time only + 6 additional days

Contract term:                        Permanent

Required by:                           ASAP

We are seeking a positive, proactive Learning Support Assistant to provide support for our students. This is a permanent, term-time only post (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday currently from 8.45am-3.30pm with 45 minutes for lunch) available immediately through the school’s highly successful Learning Support Department. The role will involve supporting students in classrooms and at times working with individuals or small groups in our Learning Support hub. Part-time applications from suitable candidates will be considered although a commitment to the full working school day is essential.

Letter to Applicants

Job description – Pupil Support Assistant


LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORS

Closing Date:             Ongoing

Required by:              Immediately        

Salary:                        Grade 2 – £20,812 per annum – pro rata.  Actual starting salary £10.79 per hour

Contract type:            6.25 hours per week

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.

Job Description – Lunchtime Supervisor


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.

A copy of the school’s safeguarding policy can be found here: Safeguarding policy 2022

A copy of the school’s Safer Recruitment Policy can be found here: Safer Recruitment Policy November 2021

A copy of the school’s privacy Notice for job applicants can be found here: Privacy notice for job applicants 2023