Current Vacancies

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 

Work Location: St James CE Primary School, Hanney

Salary Range: £47,706 - £52,659

Contract Type: Permanent

Accountable to: Head Teacher

Closing Date: 5pm 20^th April

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Start date – 1^st Sept 2023

St. James is a ‘Good’ one form entry primary school at the heart of our village community in East Hanney, Oxfordshire. We are an inclusive school and are passionate about the opportunities we provide to allow all pupils to flourish, both academically and personally. Our Christian ethos motivates all that we do as a church school. We offer our children an ambitious and enriched curriculum that has been carefully designed to develop their sense of Curiosity, Empathy and Adventure. Our vision is to provide an education which prepares all children to be: Life-long learners, Resilient risk-takers and Courageous Global Citizens, so they are well prepared for the next step in their lives.

The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our team. We require an ambitious and excellent leader, who is passionate about improving the life chances for the children in our community. The successful candidate will be a committed team player, determined to make a positive difference and be passionate about learning. 

St. James CE Primary School is part of the Vale Academy Trust, with a number of schools located within one community, enabling leaders and staff to work collaboratively and efficiently together. There is an extensive professional network across the Trust which supports and enhances collaboration, research and learning opportunities for pupils, staff and parents. Together, we share a vision to ensure that children achieve the highest standards academically and socially.

What We Can Offer You:

• Enthusiastic, curious and courageous children
• Passionate, caring and dedicated staff
• A supportive leadership team which encourages growth and development
• The opportunity to work in a Church School, which has additional support from ODBE (Oxford Diocesan Board of Education)
• A vibrant well led Early Years setting, including a Nursery
• Opportunities to work in close partnership with other schools and school leaders within a wider, dynamic professional learning community
• A commitment to staff development and research-based learning, with excellent CPD opportunities within the Trust and other networks
• A caring school with an emphasis on the importance of community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a team who prioritise a healthy work-life balance
• Career opportunities as part of a successful, supportive and locally based multi academy trust
• Your pay will be determined using the STPCD and you will have access to Teachers Pension Scheme and a host of enhanced family friendly policies. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture. 

 

In Return, We Ask For:

• An innovative and inspirational leader, who is eager to learn and work as part of a Senior Leadership team to share a vision for the whole school.
• A leader who is dedicated to all children achieving the very best outcomes in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• A professional who is committed to continuous leaning for all members of the school community, including a focus on research and partnerships to drive improvements in teaching and learning and curriculum development.
• A highly effective communicator with excellent oracy and interpersonal skills.
• A leader who is community focused and committed to working in partnership with parents and other stakeholders.
• A Deputy Headteacher who is ambitious for the school and keen to work collaboratively through partnerships within the Trust and beyond.

We would be delighted to show you around our lovely school or answer any further questions you may have. Please contact the head lottaway@stjamesce.vale-academy.org  to arrange a visit or with further queries.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

Application Procedure: Please apply via e-teach, suing the link at the top of the Current Vacancies page.

Applications will be considered as and when they come in. 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 would recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. 

If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the school office office@stjamesce.vale-academy.org

 

St James CE Primary School 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.

By applying for this role, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered
 

Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

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

 

 

 

Location: Grove, near Wantage  OX12 0GR

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: May 2023

Pay Scale: G6 £22,777 - £24,948 (Actual Salary between £19,535 - £21,397)

Hours: Part-time/ Full-time

37 hours per week over 5 days (term time plus 5 days per year) 8am-4pm

Closing Date: 24th April  - Please submit your application via e-teach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new School as an Admin Officer. You may be from an administration, office management, finance or HR background but most importantly you will relish the challenge of a fast-paced, diverse role where no two days will be the same.

A highly organised, pragmatic problem solver, calm under pressure with the ability to lead and effectively influence others, you will have excellent communication skills and enjoy the varied daily interaction with staff, parents and of course our children.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the main office and to proactively support the development of a dynamic learning community through an effective school office.

Working in a brand-new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, and enthusiasm.

A sense of humour is essential!

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.