Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in working at The Crossley Heath School. We are a highly successful academy with a warm and nurturing ethos for staff and students alike. We know that our staff are our best asset and strive to ensure that new staff settle quickly into the ‘Crossley Heath family’. We offer many opportunities for staff to develop personally and professionally and for involvement in the wider life of our vibrant and supportive school community.

We believe our staff are the school’s greatest asset, that's why we have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter with the aim of supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all staff.

The DofE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter is a declaration of support for, and set of commitments to, the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working in education. The Crossley Heath School has signed up to the Charter and will use it to:

show staff that we take their wellbeing seriously
open a conversation with staff about their wellbeing and mental health
create a staff wellbeing strategy
create a wellbeing-focused culture

Please click here for more information.

Current Vacancies

Chemistry Teacher

Teacher of Chemistry
From September 2026
MPS
Maternity Cover 2026-27, one year temporary contract

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the highly successful and very supportive team of well qualified and experienced science teachers at Crossley Heath. This post is for a period of maternity cover and will last for the academic year 2026-7. Our students enjoy their science subjects and their progress across all key stages is excellent.

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher to maintain, and build upon, the excellent results achieved by the students. You must have strong subject knowledge and be a confident teacher of Chemistry in KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach A Level Chemistry will be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to develop their practice and gain experience within a highly successful and supportive school.

Information about the school is available on our website together with an application pack and further details about the post. All completed applications should be returned to Mrs Gaynor Fisher, Office Manager (recruitment@crossleyheath.org.uk ) by 8.00am on Wednesday 24 June. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Application Pack

Application Form

Learning Support Assistant/SEND Key Worker

Learning Support Assistant / SEND Key Worker
Scale 3, Point 5, £25,583 (£22,436.29 actual) per annum.
Required from September 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young learners? At Crossley Heath we are committed to providing an exceptional and inclusive education for all our students. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Level 3 Learning Support Assistant/SEND Key Worker to join our dynamic support team. You will work closely with our teaching staff and Special Educational Needs (SEN) team to deliver targeted interventions, support students with diverse learning needs, and foster a positive, engaging learning environment. A background in supporting students with autism in a secondary school setting is essential.

You must have a genuine liking for young people and must be able to establish good relationships with the young people in your care. You will be working with a small number of high needs students in the school who can find the mainstream environment challenging. Patience, understanding and good communication skills are essential along with confidence in speaking with students, staff, parents and external agencies. Building positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers is also a key part of the role.

The closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 22nd June 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 29th June 2026.

Application Pack

Application Form

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN ALL ASPECTS OF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION. THE APPOINTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS, INCLUDING AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Welcome from the Head Teacher

Welcome!

My name is Dean Jones and I am the Headteacher here at The Crossley Heath School.

It’s a privilege to lead this remarkable school. Crossley Heath is steeped in rich history that dates back to 1585 with education taking place on this site since 1864 when the building was founded as an orphanage and school. This heritage provides the basis of inclusivity and social mobility that we still have at the heart of our ethos. We are an inclusive school family, building on our proud heritage to champion the students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. We believe in realising every student’s potential to change the world for the better. Promoting values of kindness, bravery and imagination from our students as we pursue academic excellence and strength of character. We care, we stand up for what is right and we dream big.

One of the most wonderful features of Crossley Heath is our warm, vibrant school culture, with a rich diversity of students from all backgrounds. We have aspirational classroom environments, a house system allowing all students of all ages to collaborate and compete, as well as commitment to a vast range of extra-curricular opportunities through clubs, sports and trips across the country and the world. This sense of care and community extends to our dedicated staff, who are passionate educators committed to the students and school we serve. If you are a hard working individual who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, I encourage you to explore the exciting opportunities at Crossley Heath School. We are always seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the ongoing success of our students.

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