Job Description

Wade Deacon High School

Halton

Salary:

21,731 - 28,914

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

15 July 2025

Job overview

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We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team, providing supervision for students in the absence of teaching staff. This vital role supports our Key Stage 3 and 4 students by helping to maintain a positive, focused, and supportive learning environment.


We're seeking someone who is confident, motivated, and has excellent interpersonal and listening skills. You'll play a key role in promoting good behaviour, supporting student welfare, and helping every learner reach their full potential. Strong relationship-building skills are essential.


At our school, we believe in the power of teamwork and the potential of every student. Our staff are passionate, hardworking, and united by a shared commitment to transforming lives through education.


We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 3pm on Tuesday 15th July 2025

Interview date: 17th July 2025

Wade Deacon 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. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of our Safer Recruitment Specification and be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and medical clearance.

About

Wade Deacon High School

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Wade Deacon High School

Birchfield Road, Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TD
United Kingdom

+44 151 423 2721

Wade Deacon High School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Widnes, Cheshire and has about 1,500 pupils.



The school was formerly Wade Deacon Grammar School for Boys and Wade Deacon Grammar School for Girls. It became the Wade Deacon High School in 1974, and converted to academy status in March 2013.



It is operated by the Wade Deacon Trust, a multi-academy trust that also includes Hillside High School, Widnes Academy and Halewood Academy.

Principal

Mr Simon Corner NPQH, MA Maths, PGCE

Values and vision

Schools in the Wade Deacon Trust believe that all children are entitled to "an educational environment in which their individual abilities and talents are fully developed".



Deacon High School aims to provide pupils with highly motivated teachers and support staff, offering quality teaching, delivered to the highest standards. Thes school hopes that this will produce excellent learning and achievement.



The school cultivates an environment in which respect, courtesy and integrity towards other people abound. It aspires to be an outstanding school where all pupils receive an exceptional education.



It believes that all children should be encouraged to achieve their full potential, attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to have high aspirations and expectations for their future.



It aims to develop in students an attitude of care and responsibility towards others and their surroundings, and to encourage them to have a positive impact on their community.

Ofsted

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