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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.
Senior Catering Assistant
HOURS: 32.5
Achievement Leader
HOURS: Full Time
Teacher of Science - Chemistry
HOURS: 0.8 FTE / Full Time considered
Science Technician (Temporary)
HOURS: Part Time – 30 hours
Lunchtime Supervisors
HOURS: 6.25

Senior Catering Assistant

HOURS: 32.5 DEADLINE 16 Mar 26

Dates:                             Apply by 12 noon Monday 16 March 2026*

Interviews:                     To be confirmed

Salary:                            Grade 5 - £25,989 - £27,254 per annum – pro rata

Actual starting salary:  From £19,520 per annum

Contract type:              32.50 hours per week / Term Time + 3 Days

Contract term:             Permanent

Required by:                  As soon as possible

*The position may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Early application is advised.

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 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 relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety, Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens.
  • Be able to deliver a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school.
  • Support the 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 ideal.
  • Previous experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Achievement Leader

HOURS: Full Time DEADLINE 9 Mar 26

Dates:                 Apply by 9:00am Monday 2 March 2026

Interview:          Monday 9 March 2026

Salary:               MPR-UPR    TLR 1.1 - £10173

Contract type:  Full Time

Contract term:  Permanent

Required by:     September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join us as Achievement Leader for the Year 7 and 8 phase at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced tutors and will take responsibility for the academic progress, behaviour and welfare of students in the year group as they progress through the school, overseeing the transition from Year 6 and taking a cohort from Year 7 through to Year 8. The role provides significant opportunities to develop and share excellent practice in supporting staff and students and is well suited to those with aspirations towards senior leadership.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher and leader with a pro-active approach and excellent communication skills. As Achievement Leader, you will have a strategic role working alongside middle and senior leaders to maximise student achievement. The school welcomes applications from candidates with proven departmental or pastoral leadership skills in their current role.

External candidates would need to offer Chemistry as a subject specialism.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Person Specification 

Teacher of Science - Chemistry

HOURS: 0.8 FTE / Full Time considered DEADLINE 2 Mar 26

Dates:                      Apply by Monday 2 March 2026 at 9:00am

Interview:               Monday 9 March 2026

Salary:                     MPR-UPR

Contract type:        0.8 FTE to Full Time considered

Contract term:       Permanent

Required by:           September 2026

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Science Teacher (Chemistry specialist) to join our high-performing successful Department which currently has an additional 3 Chemistry specialist teachers.

As a teacher you will teach Science across the age and ability range and specialise at Key Stage 4 and 5. Science is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. In 2025, almost 80% of Year 11 students achieved at least two GCSE science grades at 9-4 and around 40% of the cohort takes the Triple Science pathway. Results are very strong at GCSE in both Separate Sciences and Combined Science. We have a strong uptake for A-level, with multiple groups for all sciences in both Year 12 & 13. We also teach a successful Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills alongside the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to show a passion for their subject, work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description

Person Specification 

Science Technician (Temporary)

HOURS: Part Time – 30 hours DEADLINE 2 Mar 26

Dates:                 Apply by mid-day Monday 2 March 2026

Interviews:         Thursday 5 March 2026

Salary:                 Grade 4 - £25,989 per annum - pro rata. Actual starting salary £18,299 per annum

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

Contract term:   Temporary Maternity Cover

Required by:        ASAP

Required for March or April start, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and dynamic Science Department. This position is open to experienced applicants with at least an A-Level Science qualification. We are looking for a positive, proactive and confident individual who works well in teams and has good communication skills.

You will be working in a busy, thriving and highly supportive Department and joining us at a time when more students are studying Triple Science and A-Level than ever before. Duties will include a wide range of activities such as preparing and setting up of practical lessons and trying out of experiments; routine administration; maintenance and cleaning of equipment in laboratories and our two preparation rooms, as well as safety procedures and testing, working in line with Health and Safety and CLEAPSS guidelines.

To have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety matters would be ideal. It would also be desirable if the postholder held a full First-Aid certificate or had prior experience in a similar role and/or a commitment to immediate training.

Letter to Applicants

Job Description 

Lunchtime Supervisors

HOURS: 6.25 DEADLINE 17 Jul 26

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

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.

Policies 

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Application Forms

Teaching Staff - R6

Support Staff - R3

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Guidance Notes