Job Opportunities
Thank you for exploring this page to find out about the opportunities on offer at our school.
Teaching Vacancies:
Teacher of French & Spanish – from Easter or September 2025
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-french-and-spanish-wigan-2180015
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
Teacher of Design Technology – Temporary Maternity Cover - from September 2025
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-design-technology-maternity-leave-cover-wigan-2184575
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Teacher of Girls PE – Full-time, permanent - from September 2025
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-girls-pe-wigan-2184567
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Teacher of Geography – Full time, permanent - from September 2025
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-geography-wigan-2184974
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Applications for any teaching post must be made via TES website
Support Vacancies:
Caretaker
Hours: Part-Time – 22.2 hrs\week all year working
Flexible Shift Pattern
Morning Shift:
Wednesday and Thursday 6.45 am to 2.45 pm
Friday 6.45 am to 1.58 pm
Salary Range: Actual Salary £14,416-14,874 pa
G3 NJC Pt 3-5
FTE Salary Range: £24,027 - £24,790
This part-time, permanent role represents an excellent opportunity to become part of our site team.
You will be part of a team that carries out general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment projects of the school building not requiring specialist contractors.
Our school consists of 12 individual buildings and the site team move around the site responding to callouts and undertaking scheduled tasks in all weather conditions. Under the direction of the Senior Caretaker, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality customer focused caretaking service to all site users.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible team player to join our dedicated and experienced caretaking team. The ability to work under own initiative and collaboratively with colleagues is essential along with a good working knowledge of premises Health & Safety. Previous experience of a school caretaking role is not essential but proven experience to carry out general repairs and maintenance is required.
It is a physically demanding role and would suit somebody who is active and enjoys variety. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Lowton Family and make a significant contribution to the school's continued success.
Key tasks include:
- Maintaining the security of the school premises and contents.
- Signing and escorting contractors and assist in fault diagnostics as required.
- Designated keyholder (not first responder).
- Delivering parcels and moving furniture.
- Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects not requiring a specialist contractor.
- Undertake regular inspections and record keeping.
- Assist with site H&S inspections and fire evacuations.
- Flexible approach to respond to radio callouts for unscheduled maintenance and porter support.
The Site Team are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at their core. The Team is very much part of the school and are seen as being an essential part of Lowton Church of England High School’s success and overall mission.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school; we believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to learn and work.
All applications for this post must be made via school application form which can be found at the bottom of this page.
Invigilator
Hours variable, Term Time
Salary: £12.00 p/h including RLW supplement
Grade G3 NJC
You will work on a casual basis during mock and GCSE exam seasons when required by the School. You must be reliable, flexible and readily available during main examination periods. The hours are variable during the exam season, and will be allocated in advance. Please contact us if you want to discuss the hours and availability requirements.
Invigilators create the conditions for our students to perform at their very best in their exams by overlooking, assisting and ensuring exams run as smoothly as possible.
The role of an Invigilator is highly regulated as Invigilators must ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Full training will be provided and we are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at our core.
The successful candidate will benefit from a strong induction programme which will be tailored to their professional needs and experience.
The role of an Invigilator is highly regulated as Invigilators must ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Full training will be provided and we are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at our core.
The successful candidate will benefit from a strong induction programme which will be tailored to their professional needs and experience.
All Applications for this post must be made via school application form which can be found at the bottom of this page.
If you are interested in joining our Invigilator Team, and want an informal chat, please contact:
Mrs Helen McVey – Exams Manager
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Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close any vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the application deadlines.
Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
For further information or the opportunity to talk to a member of the team to discuss this post, please contact: Ruth Harrison at harrisonr@lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk
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