Moor Park jobs in Lancashire

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Location

Moor Park High School And Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT (600 on roll)

Tel: 01772 795428
School website: www.moorpark.mp

Summary

Moor Park is a very popular, over-subscribed and successful 11 to 16 Foundation School that enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community.

APT&C Points 8-11 (currently £26,824 to £28,142 - pay award pending) pro-rata

Actual salary based on 29 hours 10 minutes per week, term time only - £17,882 to £18,761
Permanent, term time only
29 hours 10 minutes per week (8.40am – 3.15pm - Monday to Friday – 45 minutes for lunch)
NOR: 600+
11-16 Foundation School

Do you have a passionate belief in education?
Do you believe that all students can make outstanding progress with the best support?
Would you like to make a difference to young people’s lives?
If so, Moor Park High School is the place for you!

Working in our school you will benefit from:

• An excellent pension scheme where the employer pays substantial contributions into your pension fund
  
• 13 weeks holiday if you are employed term time which may support with childcare
  
• Flexibility to attend medical appointments for yourself or family members
  
• Paid maternity leave
  
• Paid sickness leave
  
• A ‘Moor Park Day’. Staff are able to request one paid day of absence during the academic year to use as they wish i.e. sports days, Eid, visiting family/friends (Please note this is not contractual)

• Access to professional development

• Our commitment to staff wellbeing

• Your child being prioritised for a place in our very popular and over-subscribed school

You will need:

• Experience of working with young people (11years +)
  
• The confident to assist students on an individual basis and in small group/whole class work
  
• Excellent communication and motivational skills to engage young people
  
• The ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence
  
• Enthusiasm for supporting students with differing needs/ability
  
• Knowledge of the diverse demands of working in a multi-cultural environment
  
  Application and further details via the School Website
  
  Closing date – Thursday 10 September 2026 – 10am
  Interview date is w/b 14th September 2026
  
  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
  
  Moor Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisting candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
  

For an informal discussion please contact:

email vacancies@moorpark.mp

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.