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TEACHER OF PE (Female)
(FIXED TERM – MATERNITY COVER)
MPR/UPR
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Are you passionate about Sport and Physical education and you can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for students?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Female PE to join our high-performing team from September 2026. You will teach KS3 and KS4 Cambridge National Sports Science in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Leading on extra curricular activities is also part of this role.
The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice, inspire and motivate pupils and have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our pupils’ love of learning and participation in Sport and PE.
This post is offered on a full time, fixed term contract, to cover a maternity leave. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
- Fixed term, full-time role
- ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
- Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
- Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Key Dates:
Apply by: 9am on Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
Recruitment Pack
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
ONE YEAR FIXED TERM – MATERNITY COVER
MPR/UPR
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High
Are you passionate about English and you can deliver high-quality lessons and excellent outcomes for pupils?
Then come and join a high performing and forward thinking English team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Teacher of English for September 2026, who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed to teach KS3 and KS4 English with the possibility of some KS5 teaching.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to enthuse, engage and inspire our pupils through strong subject knowledge and have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our pupils’ love of learning in English.
This post is offered on a full time, one year fixed term contract, to cover a maternity leave. Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
- Fixed term, full-time role – Open to experienced & early career teachers
- ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
- Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
- Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
Key Dates:
Apply by: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9.00AM.
Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026
Apply now: Email your completed application to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk and shape the future of English education.
Recruitment Pack
TEACHER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
MPR/UPR
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High
Are you passionate about Health & Social Care and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent outcomes for students? Then come and join a high performing Social Sciences team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High School is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Health & Social Care to join our high-performing team from September 2026. You will teach Health & Social Care with the ability to teach Sociology at KS3 and KS4 in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent, full-time role – Open to experienced & early career teachers
- ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
- Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
- Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Key Dates:
Apply by: 9am on Thursday 14th May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
For further information and to apply, please visit Vacancies | Rainhill High School or contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Recruitment Pack
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
NJC SCP 23–25
£31,137 – £32,881 actual pa
Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their best?
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to join our SEND and Inclusion team. You will work closely with pupils, helping them to grow in confidence and achieve their best, while supporting teachers to deliver inspiring lessons.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting teachers in creating inclusive, engaging lessons
- Leading targeted interventions and tracking their impact
- Working closely with pupils who need extra support
- Promoting confidence, independence, and achievement
About You
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Confident, flexible, and proactive
- Previous experience in an educational setting is essential
Why Rainhill High School?
- At Rainhill, we live by our values — Learn, Think, Contribute, Care.
We are proud of our reputation for excellence and inclusion, and you will be part of a dedicated, welcoming team that makes a real difference every day.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
For further information and to apply, please visit Vacancies | Rainhill High School or contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Key dates:
Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2025 at 9AM
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026
Recruitment Pack
DIRECTOR OF INCLUSION
L10 - L14 £64,691 - £71,330 pa
11-18 Mixed Academy 1534 on roll
Are you a visionary leader with a relentless commitment to removing barriers and ensuring every child has a place to belong?
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Inclusion to lead our strategic approach to SEND, disadvantage, and targeted support, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point, can Learn, Think, Contribute, and Care. You will be the strategic lead for closing the gap for our most vulnerable learners ensuring that inclusion is woven into the fabric of the school’s Quality of Education.
You will hold high expectations for all, ensuring that statutory duties are met with rigour and that every resource is deployed to maximise pupil progress, leading a "Team Around the Child" that includes our SENCo function, Safeguarding, and specialised support staff.
This role to start in September 2026 (or earlier), is a pivotal Senior Leadership position designed for a values-driven leader, who understands that true inclusion is the "engine room" of a forward thinking school.
The successful candidate will:
- Possess a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act, with the ability to translate complex needs into actionable classroom strategies.
- Can work in dynamic partnership with the Assistant Principal (QE) to operationalise our Pupil Premium strategy, ensuring it makes a sustained difference on the ground.
- Be an expert in co-production, building powerful relationships with parents, carers, and external partners to ensure our students' aspirations are at the heart of every decision.
- Have the analytical skill to use qualitative and quantitative data to identify emerging needs, such as SEMH or EBSA both quickly and accurately.
If you are passionate about developing others, driving improvement and have the passion to make a lasting difference ensuring every student feels they belong, we would love to hear from you.
Key Dates:
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026