Vacancies
Teaching vacancies - ONE VACANCY
Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Job Type: Part-Time (0.4-0.8), Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Apply By: 08 April 2025
Job Overview
We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to work within the Psychology and Sociology Department. This post would suit a dedicated professional at any stage of their teaching career. You would be delivering Key stage 5 Psychology and Key stage 4 Sociology (currently under the AQA Exam board).
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Monday 07 April 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interview dates TBC.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Teacher of Psychology and Sociology (FTC) - Application Pack
Support staff vacancies - THREE VACANCIES
HR Manager
Salary: LBR Scale 14, Points 41-44: £48,055-£50,779 (Actual Salary)
Job Type: Term-Time plus 2 weeks, Permanent
Start Date: 05 May 2025
Apply By: 31 March 2025
Job Overview
We are looking for a proactive HR Manager who can provide expert advice on providing the best environment for our workforce, ensuring positive well-being and workload initiatives to make this an excellent place to work, and ensuring healthy recruitment and retention. The role requires a sound understanding of HR legislation, the ability to manage and lead on HR processes (formal investigations, capability and appraisal, staff absence etc) and to work with and support various stakeholders.
The successful candidate will also oversee safer recruitment processes, staff wellbeing initiatives, as well as conducting risk assessments and coordinating occupational health support. A key part of the role will be providing mediation for staff, including handling and supporting on union matters, and helping to foster a positive and supportive workforce.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Monday 31 March 2025, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will be on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
Application Form - Support Staff
Attendance, Welfare and Admissions Officer
Salary: LBR Scale 6, Points 18-20 - £30,851-£31,776 (Actual)
Job Type: Term-Time only, Permanent
Start Date: 05 May 2025
Apply By: 31 March 2025
Job Overview
The school’s overall attendance last academic year was 93%, which is nearly 3% higher than the secondary national average. However, in line with the national picture, there is still much work to be done, although our persistent absence rate has fallen from 24% to 20% over the last two academic years, our aim is to continue to reduce this substantially. Persistent absence disproportionately affects key groups within the school community, such as disadvantaged pupils, and pupils with special educational needs, more specifically those in receipt of SEND support.
This role provides a challenging but exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and equality of opportunity, who believes in the transformative power of education, to have a real impact in improving the lives and outcomes of all children.
As such, we are looking for a proactive, solution-focused, flexible and friendly professional to join our wider pastoral team with a strategic focus on raising attendance and supporting the related welfare and well being needs of pupils who are persistently absent from school.
As an Attendance, Welfare and Admissions Officer, you have the important task of connecting with pupils and their families who are struggling to attend school regularly and providing assistance and support to help them improve their attendance and access to education. You will need to be warm, approachable and supportive with an ability to have difficult and challenging conversations.
You will work closely with the School Attendance Champion, our Deputy Headteacher, to bridge the gap between the families and their needs and the internal and external resources that can help remove barriers to education.
You will work with pupils and families to assess their individual needs and provide them with support, signposting, resources, and referrals as needed. You will be responsible for facilitating and implementing programs and services to meet the needs of pupils and their families and will also be an advocate and voice for them when needed.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and who understands the role of attendance within this as well as the importance of building positive relationships with pupils and their families.
All applicants should be flexible, open minded, non judgmental and willing to commit to our school vision, ethos and virtues - Integrity, Curiosity, Respect, Service and Teamwork.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 09.00 on Monday 31 March 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 03 April 2025, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 01 April 2025.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
Attendance, Welfare and Admissions Officer - Application Pack
Application Form - Support Staff
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Salary: LBR Scale 3, Point 6: £21,197 (Actual)
Job Type: Term-Time only, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Apply By: 30 March 2025
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant with experience in engaging pupils who may be disengaged from education and supporting them in the classroom and sometimes via small group or individual work. These pupils may have SEND needs and/or contextual factors affecting their success in school. It is important that the candidate can build relationships with teaching staff to ensure pupils can succeed in the classroom and gain exam results and future pathways as appropriate.
The successful candidate will have a strong ability to build positive relationships with pupils who respond well to firm but empathetic mentoring, particularly those who benefit from structured guidance and behaviour management strategies. Experience working with young people who have SEMH needs and require additional motivation and support is essential.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 30 March 2025, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interview dates TBC.
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).