Current Vacancies
We currently have a range of fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic and committed individuals to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages, progress 8 in 2024 was +0.26 and attainment figures in 2025 were very strong.
The school has built an excellent reputation for the quality of provision provided to students and we have made significant progress in becoming a place where students fulfil their potential. We want to recruit colleagues who demonstrate the ambition, drive and commitment to play a significant role in continuing this journey.
People and Performance Manager
- Post: People and Performance Manager
- Salary Grade: K – £45,091 – £48,226
- Contract: Full Time Permanent
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Finance Manager
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Monday 19th January
We are looking for an exceptional People and Performance Manager to join our team to
help shape the future of our 180+ strong workforce. This isn’t your typical HR role – it’s a
diverse position working in a busy school where no day is the same. You’ll be a trusted
partner to our leadership team, driving our people strategy and making a real difference to
our school community.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Partner with leaders to turn our ambitious vision into reality, providing HR guidance that makes a tangible impact
- Be the expert on employment legislation and best practice, giving senior leaders the confidence to make informed decisions
- Lead our people strategy across recruitment, retention, performance management and staff development
- Coach and mentor other leaders, building their capability in people management
- Transform recruitment to attract exceptional talent who share our values and ambition
- Champion best practice in performance management and staff development, helping every colleague reach their potential
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion to explore the role please contact Lloyd Wood (Deputy Headteacher) via email: lwood@whickhamschool.org to arrange a suitable time.
Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Monday 26th January.
Finance Officer
- Post: Finance Officer
- Salary Grade: E – £26,824 – £28,142 (FTE)
- Actual Salary: £22,202 – £23,293 for 30 hours (pro rata to a fixed term contract)
- Contract: Fixed Term January 2026 – 31st August 2026
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Finance Manager
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Monday 19th January
We are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Officer to assist in the provision of an effective and efficient financial management service. Experience of working in Academy Finance would be desirable along with knowledge of Iris (PS) Financials. The ideal candidate will:
- Be a self-starter, who can prioritise workload to meet deadlines without compromising on quality
- Be an effective and supportive team player
- Have capacity for hard work and resilience
- Have a positive approach to change
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Monday 19th January. Applications will be shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
One to One Art Tutor
- Post: One to One Tutor
- Salary Grade: £33.23 per hour for those with QTS
- Contract: Part Time Supply (Minimum 3hrs per week)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Tutoring, Trips & Visits Co-ordinator
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Friday 16th January
We are looking to appoint one to one tutors with expertise in Art to continue in the role out of our successful tutoring programme. We have a proven system that identifies the needs of pupils and we will support you to help pupils’ make rapid improvements. We will provide training and support before you work with our pupils and you will be guided by subject teachers throughout the course of tutoring.
The ideal candidate(s) must be able to provide tuition at students’ homes during the school day, have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of each learner and must have good core subject knowledge. You must be open minded / non-judgemental and have the ability to build a rapport quickly in order to achieve the best results.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert and Job Description. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am, Friday 16th January.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion to explore the role please contact Simon Berry (Tutoring, Trips and Visits Co-ordinator) via email berryswst@whickhamschool.org
One to One Maths Tutor
- Post: One to One Tutor
- Salary Grade: £33.23 per hour for those with QTS
- Contract: Part Time Supply (Minimum 3hrs per week)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Tutoring, Trips & Visits Co-ordinator
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Friday 16th January
We are looking to appoint one to one tutors with expertise in Maths to continue in the role out of our successful tutoring programme. We have a proven system that identifies the needs of pupils and we will support you to help pupils’ make rapid improvements. We will provide training and support before you work with our pupils and you will be guided by subject teachers throughout the course of tutoring.
The ideal candidate(s) must be able to provide tuition at students’ homes during the school day, have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of each learner and must have good core subject knowledge. You must be open minded / non-judgemental and have the ability to build a rapport quickly in order to achieve the best results.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert and Job Description. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am, Friday 16th January.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion to explore the role please contact Simon Berry (Tutoring, Trips and Visits Co-ordinator) via email berryswst@whickhamschool.org
Lead Practitioner – Technology
- Post: Lead Practitioner – Technology
- Salary Grade: Scale L1-L5
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent
- Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher Staff Development & Faculty Leader
- Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Friday 16th January
Imagine a role where you don’t just teach – you transform teaching. As our Lead Practitioner in Technology, you’ll be at the heart of educational innovation, working alongside a dynamic team of lead practitioners who are redefining what excellent teaching looks like.
This isn’t about adding to your workload – it’s about amplifying your impact. You’ll have reduced teaching time to focus on what matters: developing cutting-edge practice, coaching colleagues, and ensuring every lesson counts for the pupils at Whickham School.
The ideal candidate is an expert Technology teacher who:
- Has the vision to see beyond your own classroom to whole-school impact
- Thrives on developing others and seeing them succeed
- Grounds your practice in evidence and research, not just “what works for me”
- Can teach confidently across KS3-KS5
- Understands that great teaching is about relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress
We actively encourage visits. Contact Simon Alexander at salexander@whickhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Friday 16th January.
Lead Practitioner – Food Technology
- Post: Lead Practitioner – Food Technology
- Salary Grade: Scale L1-L5
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent
- Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher Staff Development & Faculty Leader
- Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Friday 16th January
Imagine a role where you don’t just teach – you transform teaching. As our Lead Practitioner in Food Technology, you’ll be at the heart of educational innovation, working alongside a dynamic team of lead practitioners who are redefining what excellent teaching looks like.
This isn’t about adding to your workload – it’s about amplifying your impact. You’ll have reduced teaching time to focus on what matters: developing cutting-edge practice, coaching colleagues, and ensuring every lesson counts for the pupils at Whickham School.
The ideal candidate is a Food Technology Teacher who:
- Has the vision to see beyond your own classroom to whole-school impact
- Thrives on developing others and seeing them succeed
- Grounds your practice in evidence and research, not just “what works for me”
- Can teach confidently across KS3-KS5
- Understands that great teaching is about relationships, high expectations, and relentless focus on progress
We actively encourage visits. Contact Simon Alexander at salexander@whickhamschool.org to arrange a time that works for you.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Friday 16th January.
One to One Science Tutor
- Post: One to One Tutor
- Salary Grade: £33.23 per hour
- Contract: Part Time Supply (Minimum 3hrs per week)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Tutoring, Trips & Visits Co-ordinator
- Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 9am, Friday 16th January
We are looking to appoint one to one tutors with expertise in Science to continue in the role out of our successful tutoring programme. We have a proven system that identifies the needs of pupils and we will support you to help pupils’ make rapid improvements. We will provide training and support before you work with our pupils and you will be guided by subject teachers throughout the course of tutoring.
The ideal candidate(s) will have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of each learner and must have good core subject knowledge. You must be open minded / non-judgemental and have the ability to build a rapport quickly in order to achieve the best results.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the Job Advert and Job Description. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am, Friday 16th January.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion to explore the role please contact Simon Berry (Tutoring, Trips and Visits Co-ordinator) via email berryswst@whickhamschool.org
Casual Vacancies
- From time to time Whickham School needs people to fulfil casual posts such as mini bus driver, invigilator and caretaker duties.
- If you are interested in any of these types of roles and are able to work on an ‘as and when’ basis please email recruitment@whickhamschool.org stating the area of work you are interested in on your email.
- An enhanced disclosure and reference checks will be taken up prior to you being able to carry out any casual work.
Exam Invigilator
- Post: Invigilator
- Salary Grade: £12.65 per hour (plus holiday accrual at 13.04%)
- Contract: Part Time Supply (by negotiation and agreement during mock exam and external exam periods)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Responsible to: Exams & Data Officer
We are seeking to appoint invigilators to carry out effective supervision of pupils to ensure exam protocols are followed. Supervising pupils during the eam process, ensuring their health, welfare and security during that time. An ideal candidate will:
- be reliable, flexible and readily available during main exam periods
- have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- work well as part of a team
- be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms
- be able to give instructions and manage situations involving different groups of people
- have basic IT skills (familiar with use of email, mobile phone messaging etc.)
Full details of the post and key exam dates are available in the Job Description. If you would like to apply and are able to work on an ‘as and when’ basis please email recruitment@whickhamschool.org
Safeguarding Statement
Whickham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
Whickham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Full details can be found in our Recruitment Policy
GDPR
As part of any recruitment process, Whickham School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The school is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
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