Vacancies

• Post: Progress Hub Leader
• Salary Grade: F (£29,540 £32,061)
• Responsible to: Associate Senior Leader (Achievement)
• Contract: Full Time Permanent
• Application deadline: 9am Monday 29th June
• Interviews: We provisionally expect to interview either on Friday 3rd or Monday 6th July

We are looking to appoint a passionate, motivated and committed Progress Hub Leader to lead on our achievement provision. Our progress hub is separate to our behaviour support unit and works with pupils who are temporarily unable to attend normal lessons (e.g. due to SEND needs, or on a temporary basis due to injury).   At Whickham, inclusion and achievement are not just buzzwords – they are at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, have SEND, or may face other barriers to learning or wellbeing. Our students do not just achieve; they succeed and go on to thrive, gaining outcomes that prepare them for the next stage of their lives.   The core purpose of this role is to:

• To support vulnerable pupils in achieving the best possible outcomes by leading and managing our Progress Hub, working closely with pupils, parents/carers and the wider staff team.
• To support the wider achievement team in leading homework clubs, morning and after school tuition programmes and with external and mock examinations.

Further details can be found in the Job Advert, Job Description and Personal Specification   We actively encourage visits. Contact Phillip Wheatley (Senior Deputy Headetacher) at pwheatley@whichkhamschool.org  to arrange a time that works for you or to discuss the role further. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Monday 29th June, with interviews scheduled for Friday 3rd or Monday 6th July.

• Post: Senior Administration and Data Assistant
• Salary Grade: F (£29,540 £32,061)
• Responsible to: Administration Manager
• Contract: Full Time Permanent
• Application deadline: 9am Monday 15th June

The Senior Administrative Assistant plays a key role in the effective running of the school office and school MIS (management information system), with specific responsibility on one day each week for arranging staff cover for lessons and duties. The post holder will also support Sixth Form administration and be involved in the transition process for new students. This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy school environment.  You will provide administrative support in the main office and cover during the school holiday periods. Further details can be found in the Job Advert, Job Description and Personal Specification   We actively encourage visits. Contact Joanne Brown (Administration Manager) at jbrown@whichkhamschool.org  to arrange a time that works for you or to discuss the role further. Application Forms should be submitted to recruitment@whickhamschool.org by 9am on Monday 15th June, with interviews scheduled for Friday 26th June.

• 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