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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.
Receptionist/ Administrative Support Assistant
Dates: Apply by 9.00am Wednesday 2 September 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Salary: Grade 4 - £25,989-£26,403 per annum (actual starting salary £22,568)
Contract Type: Full time 37 hours per week/Term time + 6 additional days
Contract Term: Fixed Term – until 21 July 2027
Required by: As soon as possible
We are seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role will involve support for the school’s general administration including reception duties, and other key functions such as Groupcall, our home-school communication. There are two busy receptions in school and we anticipate the postholder being based in our main visitor reception. This role will involve some first-aid duties and the successful candidate should be willing to undertake any necessary training.
The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, IT skills and be highly efficient and organised. Whilst experience in a school is not essential, we are looking for someone who is used to operating IT systems in a front of house setting. The post requires you to be able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with students, staff, parents and external organisations. An ability to re main calm in stressful situations and a flexible approach with highly accurate written communication skills are essential.
The hours of work are 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday, with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays.
Learning Support Assistant
Dates: Apply by 9.00am Tuesday 1st September
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th September
Salary: Grade 5 – £26,403 - £27,254 per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary for 30 hours per week £18,590 per annum.
Contract type: Part-time - 30 hours per week – Term Time + 6 additional days
Two posts are required, it may be possible for one of these roles to be for fewer than 30 hours
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. Part-time applications from suitable candidates will be considered although a commitment to the full working school day is essential.
Pastoral Support Assistant
Apply by: 1 September 2026
Interviews: w/c 7 September 2026
Salary: Grade 6 – £27,254–£30,024 per annum (pro rata, pay award pending)
Actual starting salary: £8315 (2 days) or £14,072 (3 days) per annum
Contract type: 13 hours (2 days) or 22 hours (3 days) per week | Part Time | Term Time + 6 additional days
Contract term: Permanent Contract
Required by: Required as soon as possible
Make a Difference to Young People's Lives Every Day
At King Edward VI School, we know that students thrive when they feel supported, understood and valued. We are seeking a caring, resilient and proactive Pastoral Support Assistant to join our highly regarded Student Support Team and play a key role in helping young people overcome challenges and achieve success.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with students, supporting their social, emotional and academic development. No two days are the same. You might be helping a student manage anxiety, supporting a family to improve attendance, working alongside staff to remove barriers to learning, or providing guidance to a young person who simply needs someone to listen.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working alongside Achievement Leaders and the Inclusion Manager, you will provide day-to-day pastoral support to students across the school and help create an environment where every young person feels safe, included and able to achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building positive and supportive relationships with students.
- Providing pastoral support to individual students and small groups.
- Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Promoting positive attitudes towards learning, attendance and behaviour.
- Working closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
- Supporting early intervention strategies to prevent barriers to learning from escalating.
- Contributing to safeguarding and student wellbeing initiatives.
- Helping students develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging within the school community.
Learning Hub Mentor
Apply by: 9.00am Tuesday 1 September 2026
Interviews: w/c 7 September 2026
Salary: Grade 5 – £26,403 - £27,254 per annum pro rata
Actual starting salary: £20,139
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.
Administrative Support Assistant
Dates: Apply by 9.00am Tuesday 1st September
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th September
Salary: Grade 4 – £25,989 - £26,403 per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary £5912 per annum.
Contract type: 10 hours per week / Term Time
Contract term: Temporary – until December 31st 2026
Required by: As soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented Administration Assistant to join our dedicated support staff team.
The position is part-time, term time only. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher’s PA, playing a key role in ensuring accurate record-keeping and supporting student outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that student records are accurately and appropriately filed and disseminated
- Liaising effectively with staff across the school
- Assisting with wider administrative tasks
- Maintaining accurate and well-organised records
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to their work
- Is proactive, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks
- Communicates confidently and professionally with colleagues
- Can work both independently and as part of a team
- Is committed to supporting the smooth running of the school
This role would suit someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, IT skills and be highly efficient and organised. They will be able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with external organisations, staff, students and parents. A calm, flexible approach and highly accurate written communication are essential.
Lunchtime Supervisors
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.
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.
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