Facilitation Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a qualified Facilitation Teacher to support small groups of pupils in their learning. This role involves working closely with curriculum leaders and pastoral teams to enhance student engagement and address learning barriers. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and administrative skills, and be committed to promoting child welfare within a supportive school environment. A flexible approach and teaching qualifications are essential.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a strong ability to support various learning needs.
• Experience in working with pastoral teams to aid student learning.
• Proven track record of engaging pupils through small group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning in small group sessions.
• Liaise with curriculum leaders to inform student progress.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams to address barriers to learning.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

32.5 hours per week

Main Scale: M1 - M3 rate depending on experience to date – fixed term contract to July 2026

Required: as soon as possible

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

We are seeking to appoint a Facilitation Teacher to support a small group of pupils with their learning, providing small group sessions enabling pupils to effectively engage their curriculum provision. The role will involve working closely with curriculum leaders across a range of subjects to understand curriculum requirements to best inform pupils and support their progress. The role will also require close liaison with the school’s pastoral teams to best understand the needs of pupils to support them with their learning and to help remove barriers to their learning.

The successful candidate should be a qualified teacher, be flexible and have excellent administrative and communication skills.

Further details including the support staff application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org

Completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail]

The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Details can be found on www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies.bodies/dbs

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 9 January 2026 at 3PM

What the school offers its staff

Our 1,500 strong workforce is our greatest asset. Our teachers and support staff all play a pivotal role in enabling our young learners to fulfil their potential in life.

At The Challenge Academy Trust we want to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:

• Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
• Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
• Provide structured routes for career progression
• Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.