Apply by:                                       9.00am Friday 16 October 2026
Interviews:                                    23 October 2026
Salary:                                           Grade 5 – £27,274 - £28,153 per annum pro rata
Actual starting salary from:        £20,803
Contract Type:                             32.5 hours per week, term-time plus 6 additional days
Contract Term:                            Permanent
Required from:                             As soon as possible

Help young people overcome barriers and achieve success

At King Edward VI School, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face. We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Hub Mentor to join our Inclusion Team and play a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable students.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping young people build confidence, re-engage with learning and successfully participate in school life. Every day brings new opportunities to make a genuine difference.

Working within our bespoke Learning Hub, you will support students who may be experiencing barriers to learning, including those:

• Joining the school mid-year and requiring induction support
• Returning following illness or prolonged absence
• Following a personalised or modified timetable
• Recovering from short-term physical injuries
• Requiring additional support to successfully access mainstream education

You will work closely with students, families, teachers, Achievement Leaders and the wider Inclusion Team to help each young person achieve their potential.

What will you do?

As a Learning Hub Mentor, you will:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students
• Provide academic and pastoral support to individual students and small groups
• Deliver targeted interventions that help remove barriers to learning
• Support young people to develop confidence, resilience and independenc
• Liaise with subject teachers to ensure students can continue their learning outside the classroom
• Monitor progress and encourage positive attitudes towards learning
• Support students reintegrating into mainstream lessons and school routines
• Facilitate enrichment opportunities and additional qualifications where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents to ensure students receive coordinated support
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion where every student feels valued and supported

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can motivate, encourage and inspire students to succeed
• Is adaptable, solution-focused and able to respond to individual needs
• Understands the barriers that can affect attendance, behaviour and engagement
• Can work effectively as part of a team whilst using their own initiative
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing

Experience working with young people in education, youth work, mentoring, pastoral support, SEND or similar settings would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a passion for supporting young people.

Why join King Edward VI School?

King Edward VI School is a popular and successful 11–18 comprehensive school with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching, inclusion and pastoral care. Ofsted recognised the school's highly positive ethos and strong practice in its most recent inspection. Our commitment to ensuring that every child feels they belong is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives every day
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A vibrant school community in the heart of Lichfield

Letter to Applicants 

Job Description 

Dates:                                          Apply by 9.00am Monday 19 October 2026
Interviews:                                  w/c 19 October 2026
Salary:                                           Grade 7 – £31, 105 - £34,811 per annum (£16.08 - £18.04 per hour)
Actual starting salary from:        £26,522 per annum
Contract type:                             Full-time – 37 hours per week – Term Time only + 3 additional days
Contract term:                             Permanent
Required by:                                 As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and committed Catering Manager with strong communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would report to the Business Manager, but would also need to be able to inspire, supervise and develop a team of Catering Assistants.

This role will ensure a smooth and efficient service across 3 lunch service areas. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience. IT and administrative skills are essential.

Working hours are 6:30am – 2:30pm term -time and it would also be preferred if occasional out of hours could be worked for school events. Duties to include:

• You must be able to provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering
  service
• Skilled cooking and preparation
• Operate a system of stock control
• Keep organised records of monitoring, training, cleaning, supplier details to demonstrate compliance and effectiveness
• Ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school
• Lead and provide catering for school events external to the canteen service
• Manage the Cashless Catering System across the canteens including reporting system
• Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate training with our external Catering Consultant company
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Government legislation on nutritional standards in schools
• Be fully conversant with HACCP

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Dates:                                    Apply by 9.00am Friday 9 October
Interviews:                            Wednesday 21 October
Salary:                                    Grade 5 – £27,274 - £28,153 per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary           £19,203 - £19,822 per annum.
Contract type:                       Part-time - 30 hours per week – Term Time + 6 additional days
Contract term:                      Permanent
Required by:                          As soon as possible

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 in 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.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Dates:                                 Apply by 9.00am Friday 9 October 2026
Interviews:                         Tuesday 13 October 2026
Salary:                                 Grade 5 – £27,274 -£28,153 per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary        £20,486 - £21,147 per annum
Contract type:                    Part-time – 32.5 hours per week – Term Time + 3 additional days
Contract term:                   Permanent
Required by:                       As soon as possible

Please note that the description below details the main focus of the role.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, organised and committed Senior Catering Assistant with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would work under the overall direction of the Catering Manager but would also need to be able to supervise a small team in the absence of the Catering Manager. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative. Your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience.

Working hours are negotiable around 7:30am – 2:20pm in term time and there is scope to work additional hours at school events.

• You must be able to assist in the planning and production of school meals.
• Be able to assist with menu options and advise on healthy eating and nutrition.
• Assist with the ordering of food and other commodities required.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, with particular regard to Health & Safety, Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens.
• Support the Senior Catering Manager in the operation of stock control.
• Wash and clear utensils and kitchen equipment, including machinery and clean kitchen premises as required.
• Support and assist in the preparation required for any special functions organised by the school.
• IT and administrative skills would also be appreciated.
• Previous experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Dates:                                         Apply by 9.00am Friday 9 October 2026
Interviews:                                 Tuesday 13 October 2026
Salary:                                         Grade 2 – £26,016 (per annum – pro rata) £13.48 per hour
Actual starting salary                £15,032
Contract type:                           Part-time – 25 hours per week – Term Time only + 3 additional days
Contract term:                           Permanent
Required by:                               As soon as possible

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking to appoint a motivated, organised and committed Catering Assistant with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You should possess good cooking skills, excellent customer service and ability to work as part of an integrated team and on your own if necessary. Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be ideal but not an essential requirement.

Duties to include skilled cooking and preparation; counter service, general kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, setting up and clearing away service points. Health and Safety knowledge would also be advantageous.

Working hours are 25 hours per week, 9.00am – 2.00pm, term time only although there is scope to work additional hours at school events.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Required by:             Immediately        

Salary:                       Grade 2 – £24,027 per annum – pro rata.  Actual starting salary £12.45 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.

Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description