Current Vacancies

In 2023 the Vale Academy Trust is proud to be celebrating its 10th anniversary of building brilliant futures together.  

As a teacher within the Vale Academy Trust you will have full access to extensive and supportive CPD training, and in addition will be well supported through a wide network of teachers and scheduled opportunities to share the experiences and expertise of colleagues across all our schools. 

The Trust has a strong record of supporting and developing teachers throughout their career. Feel free to arrange a visit and to talk to some of our staff about working for the Trust. You can also see some of our colleagues talking about their own professional journeys on video HERE.

We are looking for talented teachers who:

· Are hardworking and committed

· Are able to meet each student at their point of learning and support their access to a meaningful and enjoyable curriculum.

· Through excellent interpersonal skills can develop strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers

· Enjoy working as part of a team

Developing your career through the Vale Academy Trust:

The Vale Academy Trust is a vibrant, innovative and forward thinking group of schools with many career opportunities for new and existing staff.

Whilst each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, all are unified in their drive to provide an outstanding educational experience and benefit from the expertise that comes from working closely together.

The Details:

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale - depending on experience

Start date: September 2023

Closing date for applications - Fri 7 July (4pm) although we reserve the right to bring this forward, depending on the number of applications we receive.

Interview date – to be arranged as soon as possible after receipt of applications

Get in Touch:

Let us know if you are interested in this post! We would be happy to have an informal chat with potential applicants about the role pre-application and we also very much encourage informal visits, and look forward to showing you around one or more of our schools. To arrange an appointment, please contact Hazel Pittard, Director of Learning (hpittard@vale-academy.org)

How to apply: Please either apply via E-teach (via a direct link from our 'Current Vacancies' page) or complete our application form, available to download via this link on our website: Vale Academy Trust - Current Vacancies (vale-academy.org)

We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application (with prior agreement).

Safeguarding Statement:

The Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Equality and Diversity Employment Statement:

The Vale Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively and we uphold these principles in our behaviour and working practices. We recognise the value of a workforce which is diverse and inclusive.

No job applicant, temporary worker or employee will receive less favourable treatment.

Vale Academy Trust and Faringdon Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Lead with experience and understanding of working with/within Children's Services.  This role will involve working across our Trusts' Schools to lead on Child Protection and advise on cases where children and their families are being supported by External Agencies.  You will promote safeguarding procedures and legislation across the Trusts, and deliver training to our employees and school Governors around aspects of children's services intervention.

Key requirements for this role include: 

• Current, detailed knowledge of child protection pathways and processes; 
• Ability to liaise closely with Head teachers to provide expert advice on safeguarding matters; 
• Experience and understanding of service provision to vulnerable children and their families; and 
• Experience of managing own caseload, attending and providing updates at case reviews. 

 In addition, you will be highly organised, emotionally resilient, and be able to prioritise conflicting priorities in your work. Experience working with an educational setting is desirable, though not essential. 

The post holder will be required to visit multiple school sites across Faringdon, Abingdon, Wantage and surrounding area.

Application Procedure:

Full details of the position including job description and application form can be found on Faringdon Learning Trust's website: http://www.faringdonlearningtrust.org.  Please return completed application forms to: recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org

Closing Date for applications – Monday 3^rd July 2023 12 noon

Interviews for the position will take place week beginning Monday 10^th July 2023

The Vale Academy Trust (VAT) and Faringdon Learning Trust (FLT) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We  expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

VAT and FLT are equal opportunities employers, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

Vale Academy Trust (VAT) are seeking to appoint an Operations Officer to support with day-to-day administration and reporting on Facilities, Compliance and Health and Safety across the schools within the Vale Academy Trust and Faringdon Learning Trust (FLT).

Work Location:  Faringdon but will work across the Wantage, Faringdon and Abingdon areas

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week NJC Grade 8 £27,344 - £30,151 per annum FTE
(Actual salary in the region of £22,170 - £24,446 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 19^th June 2023     Interviews: w/c 19^th June 2023 

 This role is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across VAT and FLT.  Over recent years, our two Trusts have worked together across a range of different areas and benefited from one another’s experience. With this role, we have an opportunity to build on this collaboration, to help support the provision of a healthy, safe and sustainable environment for outstanding teaching and learning in our community.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• The ability, through demonstratable administration experience, to effectively support the Trust and its Schools with their responsibilities in health and safety, with a keen eye for detail to monitor performance in these areas;
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles, or a willingness to develop in this area;
• Excellent communication, numeracy, literacy and ICT skills;
• A background in or willingness to undertake report writing and data analysis across a range of areas, to support with health and safety, contracts and project management;
• Strong organisational skills, with a solutions-focused and self-motivated approach to tasks;

A vision and commitment to supporting the development of an organisational culture in which health and safety is prioritised and informs strategy, planning and decision-making.  A full Job Description can be accessed below.

Application Procedure:

For more information, including a copy of the job description and application form, please visit our websites:  https://www.vale-academy.org/current-vacancies and  https://faringdonlearningtrust.org/work-for-us/

Please direct any questions or completed application forms to the FLT Recruitment team: Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org

The Vale Academy Trust (VAT) and Faringdon Learning Trust (FLT) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We  expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

VAT and FLT are equal opportunities employers, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

Are you an Early Years Practitioner looking for a new and exciting challenge with opportunities for future progression?

We are looking for Early Years practitioners, at all stages of their careers, to join St John’s and make it a truly special place.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the opening of a brand-new nursery in an all-through school (2-16 Years) as part of The Vale Academy Trust. We want to create a nursery that sparks children’s curiosity and aspirations through our varied and inspirational provision. We believe in the importance of building strong relationships with families and the local community, and want to make our nursery a place of fascination and enjoyment for all children to learn and discover, whatever their needs and abilities.

You must be a highly motivated, passionate, and energetic practitioner who wants to support our children in the first step of their

St Johns journey.

If you are interested in starting your career in Early Years, already hold a Level 2/3 qualification or looking to become an EYFS Leader, then we would love to hear from you!

To find out more about our new school visit:

St John's CE Academy - Home (stjohnsceacademy.org)

Or contact Kerry Cottrell, Primary Head of School, to arrange an informal chat:

enquiries-primary@stjohnsce.vale-academy.org

Job Descriptions and salary available upon request