Faculty Assistant

Every; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity,

Adoption pay

Job summary

Skipton Girls’ High School is seeking a dedicated Faculty Assistant to support the faculty team at SGHS in North Yorkshire. This 16-hour-per-week role is term-time only, with 5 training days and 5 additional days, and runs Monday and Tuesday 7.30am – 4.00pm.

It offers a rewarding environment in a thriving secondary school community. You will help prepare teaching materials, organise resources and displays, assist with events, and provide practical, administrative support to ensure a positive

Responsibilities

• Support the faculty team with administration, equipment and learning spaces.
• Prepare teaching materials, organise faculty events and maintain displays.

Job description

Faculty Assistant (Skipton Girls High School )

Location: Skipton Girls High School, North Yorkshire, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November 2026

Interview Date: W/c 2nd November 2026

Expected Working Start Date: TBC

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Our School

Skipton Girls’ High School is a thriving and successful secondary school, with sixth form, based in Skipton. Our school community of 900, includes students from the districts of Craven, Bradford, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond. Students at SGHS are ambitious, kind, articulate and a lot of fun! They are open to new experiences and grab opportunities with both hands. They care about the world we live in and set high standards for living sustainably. Students make friends for life at SGHS and understand that when we support each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

Our staff are experts in their field who instil a love of their subject in all students. They place equal value on their own learning, staying at the forefront of their profession, through educational research and academia and are exceptional role models for our students. Our staff are our students’ greatest champions, valuing their happiness and future success.

Our setting beautifully reflects our values and ethos, with traditional buildings sitting comfortably beside our state-of-the-art STEM centre. As participants in our laptop scheme, all students at SGHS have ownership of their own device to enhance their learning and increase their digital literacy. Students and staff are inspired by the beautiful grounds that provide fertile ground for learning and space to relax, let off some steam or simply be. We are held up by the success of our history and driven forwards with innovation and tenacity.

At SGHS, we know how our students learn, think and feel and we know how to empower them so that they can continue the SGHS tradition of pioneering, trailblazing young adults, ready to take on the ever-changing world with compassion and excitement.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in part with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT and the chance to be a part of something truly special.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

Hours of Work

Hours of Work: 16 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days

Monday and Tuesday 7.30am – 4:00pm

Purpose of the Post

The purpose of this post is to support young people to achieve high standards in behaviour for learning, academic progress and achievement.

Responsibilities

Specific duties need to be interpreted in a flexible manner to meet the constantly changing demands of the school. Specific responsibilities and any changes which may occur need to be agreed with the identified Line Manager.

Purpose of the Post

The purpose of this role is to provide practical, administrative and organisational support to the faculty team, helping to create a positive learning environment where students can achieve high standards in behaviour for learning, academic progress and achievement. The Faculty Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support the day-to-day operation of the faculty, ensuring resources, equipment and learning spaces are well organised and maintained.

The successful candidate will assist with the preparation of teaching materials and classroom resources, support the organisation of faculty events and activities, and help maintain attractive and informative displays throughout the school. They will contribute to the smooth running of the faculty by undertaking a range of administrative tasks and providing support to staff and students as required.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting students' engagement with learning and promoting a positive and inclusive school environment. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents and external agencies where appropriate, and will contribute to celebrating student achievement and supporting student wellbeing.

The Faculty Assistant will be expected to work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as directed by the Line Manager. In carrying out all duties, the postholder will be expected to uphold the values of Northern Star Academies Trust, maintain confidentiality, comply with relevant policies and procedures, and promote the highest standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment team on email [e-mail]

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• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
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