Support Staff Vacancies

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.

If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk.

Benefits of working for us:

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

We currently have the following vacancies:

Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of a teacher. The successful candidate will maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere and keep students on task, as well as have a passion for helping young people reach their full potential.

The hours are up to 32.5 hours per week. We welcome part-time or full-time applicants; please state your preference in your application. The hours available are Monday-Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Term time only plus 8 Professional Development Days.

Salary: TA Scale 3, SCP 7 - 17. £26,403 FTE to £31,022 FTE dependent on experience.
Pro-rated to £19,921 to £23,406 (32.5 hours, term-time only)

Start date: As soon as possible

To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk by the closing date of 9.00am on Friday 16th January 2026.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification below for further details.

Attachments

Click here to download the Job Description

Click here to download the Person Specification

Click here to download our Application Form

 

Cleaner (External Contractor – KGB Cleaning South West Ltd)

This vacancy is for a position with KGB Cleaning South West Ltd, a cleaning contractor that provides services to Hanley Castle High School. 

Hanley Castle High School is not the employer for this role.

Hours: Monday - Friday 4-8pm or 4-7pm, 20 hours or 15 hours per week. 42 weeks contract.

Pay: £13 per hour

Please contact Luke Galloway: luke.galloway@kgbsouthwest.com
Mobile: 07547418029
Office: 01235 832599

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