WHO WE ARE

Saint Paul’s Catholic High School is a vibrant, friendly and supporting, school that prides itself on being a centre of excellence for the Wythenshawe community and beyond. We are a co-educational comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds.  Students are encouraged to develop their talents in Art, Music, Drama and Sport, in addition to the more traditional academic subjects. We provide a friendly and supportive learning environment to students of all abilities and backgrounds, and challenge and support them to reach their full potential.  Care for the individual is at the very heart of what we do as a school and as our students grow in responsibility, leadership and understanding, the desire to do what is right grows within them. We are a student-centred school, where our students learn to work to their full potential, to believe in themselves and to share their God-given talents. We want to help our students grow in faith as well as knowledge. We want them to make choices informed by facts, but also grounded by a deep sense of morality. 

WHAT WE OFFER OUR STUDENTS

• Local fully inclusive Catholic school, open to ALL

• Free school uniform for all new students

• Free Breakfast Club

• Guaranteed sixth form places at Loreto and Xaverian Colleges

• A broad and balanced challenging curriculum

• Strong and focussed SEND department

• Student centred Pastoral care

• Innovative Digital Technology

• Nurturing Achievement Centre focused on bespoke needs

• Excellent careers provision including strong links with employers and apprenticeship providers

• Bespoke Literacy Programme

WHY WORK WITH US?

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to providing everyone who works for us with opportunities for professional growth, open and collaborative communication and to work in a vibrant and welcoming environment with wonderful students, supportive staff, governors and parents. All of our schools work closely together to share ideas and to ensure all staff have the opportunity to enhance and develop their career.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

CPD

We are committed to providing Continuing Professional Development and give all staff the opportunity to gain further qualifications. Teaching Staff are encouraged to undertake NPQML/NPQSL qualifications. CPD also extends to our Support Staff and recently a number of Teaching Assistants across the Trust have started either an Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship or a Teaching Apprenticeship which enables them to gain a PGCE with QTS. We also have a library of short eLearning courses and fully accredited qualifications that all of our employees can access which are self-paced, enabling you to access training at times that suit you and at your own speed.

Opportunities for Career Progression

All vacancies in any of our schools are advertised across the whole Trust, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to experience working in a new environment which can result in promotion, personal development and professional growth. Collaboration We work collaboratively with our family of schools, the Diocese of Shrewsbury and the wider community. This has included delivering school-toschool support to schools in difficulty. This work gives staff opportunities to develop their CVs whilst ensuring we fulfil our Catholic mission by providing a service to society and working in partnership with others.

Support Staff Appraisal

We have adopted an open, honest and supportive system to ensure all support staff are regularly appraised, have access to appropriate training and support and have the opportunity to express an interest in developing their career.

Confidential Support

Staff and their immediate families have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which is a free 24-hour helpline and online Health Portal which gives access to qualified and experienced counsellors. We recognise that balancing the pressures of work with the needs of a home life can sometimes be challenging. Our Employee Assistance Programme can provide advice and support on a range of issues including: family, debt management and lifestyle.

Supporting your Well-Being

 We are committed to supporting the well-being of all our staff and have recently introduced a Health Cash Plan. Staff can access a range of benefits which includes covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments and health screening. The scheme also gives you access to discounted gym memberships. We also offer the opportunity to receive a flu vaccination each year and a range of free refreshments are also made available across our Schools.

Eyecare Voucher Scheme

If as part of your role, you use a PC or laptop daily for more than an hour and have decided to opt out of the Health Cash Plan, you will be able to request a voucher to pay for an eye test. Should you then be prescribed VDU glasses, we contribute towards the cost of those glasses.

Generous Pension Scheme

Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff (one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases).

Development Plans

This is an exciting time in our journey, and we are constantly seeking to grow and develop our offering to staff. Work is underway to extend training opportunities and the employee benefits we provide.

Terms and Conditions

We are committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions of pay for both Teachers and Support Staff on an on-going basis