Vacancies
Teacher – Maternity Cover
Teacher – Maternity cover – Full time (option for 4 days per week)
Required from: 1st January 2027 – 31st August 2027
Pendle Community High School and College are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to join our outstanding secondary special school and college for generic learning difficulties. The post is initially for 2 terms but may extend for a further term dependent upon the returning member of staff. We have a thriving school population and currently have 165 students on roll (ages11 -19). These students have a combination of moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders and other associated needs.
Pendle Community High School is situated in purpose-built accommodation, co-located with a mainstream secondary school, providing a wealth of opportunities for social and educational inclusion. The successful candidate would be joining a highly committed and dynamic staff team making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs.
If you are a qualified teacher with experience of working for children with a range of special educational needs (including moderate and severe learning difficulties) and managing and delivering a highly differentiated curriculum (from engagement steps, thematic approach and/ or the National Curriculum) this post may be an ideal opportunity for you. The role will be predominantly in Key Stage 3 as a form tutor for the new year 7 cohort and teaching a variety of subjects including Maths, English, Science, Computing, PSHE and the Humanities and so would also suit a primary trained teacher (KS1)
For more information about Pendle Community High School and College, please see our school website www.pchs@lancs.sch.uk and the additional information attached. Informal, pre-application discussions with members of the Senior Leadership Team are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by emailing Debbie Saxton on dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a ‘disclosure’.
SHORTLISTING: Friday 9th October 2026
Proposed interview date: Monday 19th October 2026
CLOSING DATE: Friday 9th October 12 noon
School Business Support Officer
Are you organised, friendly and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
Pendle Community High School & College is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding special school for students aged 11–19 with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs. We are seeking a dynamic School Business Support Officer 1 to join our vibrant and inclusive school community.
What You’ll Do:
- Undertake Reception duties, providing a warm welcome to visitors, answering telephone and responding to routine queries.
- Provide general clerical and administrative support.
- Update and maintain school diaries and produce weekly bulletin.
- Maintaining the daily lunch ordering system.
What We’re Looking For:
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Experience of Microsoft Office ICT packages.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement
What We Offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Access to the National College and CPD opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
Please see the application pack below for more information.
How to Apply:
Submit your completed application form to Debbie Saxton, HR Administrator at dsaxton@pchs.lancs.sch.uk.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 9th October 2026
Proposed interview date: Monday 19th October 2026
SHORTLISTING: Friday 9th October 2026