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Catering Assistant

Required As Soon As Possible

£14,702 actual salary (Point 2 Essex Scale 1)

27.5 hours per week (9.00 am to 2.30 pm daily) 38 weeks per year

We are looking for a proactive and organised Catering Assistant with a great sense of humour, approachable manner and enthusiastic, calm approach to join the Southchurch Catering Team.  You will be working with a happy, friendly and efficient Catering Team where your duties will include; assisting with the preparation and cooking of school meals, presentation and service of food and beverages to our students and maintaining the catering areas in accordance with food hygiene regulations.  You should have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work, excellent communications skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar Catering Assistant role is desired but not essential.
  • The ability to work a busy service and support in the preparation and serving of meals.
  • An understanding of relevant Health and Safety procedures.
  • Communication skills to deliver polite, courteous and efficient customer service.
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake.

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

Training will be provided and you will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 (late applications may not be considered)

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by close of play on Thursday, 27 February, 2025.

Catering Job Description

Teacher of Mathematics

MPS/UPR

Required Easter 2025 (or earlier)

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and committed Maths specialist looking for new and exciting challenges?  If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move.  We are seeking an outstanding maths teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.

The post would suit a committed and skilled practitioner who wants to make a difference and help all our students achieve the highest possible standards and make a substantial contribution to the further development of our school from Easter 2025 or sooner.

We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to start their ECT induction, or someone early on in their career.  It is essential for candidates to be able to teach all aspects of Maths at KS3 and KS4.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 31 January, 2025 (late applications may not be considered), shortlisting will take place on 4 February, 2025, interview date to be confirmed.  The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Teacher of Maths Information Pack

Teacher of Science – any specialism – ECTs encouraged to apply

Required September 2025 or earlier

MPS/UPR

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Science specialist looking for new and exciting challenges?  If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move.  We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Science teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Science department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for scientific exploration among our students.

We offer a combined science program to all students whilst our more able students have the opportunity to study triple science.

We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to start their ECT induction, or someone early on in their career.  It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Science at KS3 and KS4.

Closing date for applications:  Noon on Friday, 7 February, 2025 (late applications may not be considered), shortlisting will take place on 10 February, 2025, interview date to be confirmed. The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.  Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that timeframe.

Science Teacher Brochure

Teacher of English – ECTs encouraged to apply

Required September 2025 or earlier

MPS/UPR

Are you an enthusiastic and committed English specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding English teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher who teaches English Language and Literature to a high standard.  You will join our strong English team working together in a well-resourced and thriving department with a real ambition to guide our students to achieve the highest possible standards.

We would encourage applications from ECTs or someone early on in their career.  It is essential for candidates to be able to teach English at KS3 and KS4.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 7 February, 2025 (late applications may not be considered).  Shortlisting will take place on 10 February, 2025, interview date to be confirmed.  The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.  Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that timeframe.

English Teacher Brochure

Applicants Information

Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea.  The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students.  You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential.  The School’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school.  The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

We would like from you:

• To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
• To have high expectations of yourself and students.
• To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.

We can offer:

• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Please note the School can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.

No agencies please.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.  You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work check, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references.  If you have recently lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.


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