Current Vacancies:

SENDCo / Assistant Head Teacher

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team—someone who is passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of need, thrives.

As our SENCO, you will shape and lead our whole-school approach to inclusion. You will champion the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring high expectations, ambitious outcomes, and a culture where every child is valued for who they are and supported to become the very best they can be. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, external agencies, and families to secure provision that removes barriers and opens doors.

The role is specifically split between two of our schools: 

• St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery (SO14)

• Valentine Primary School and Nursery (SO19)

It will require travel and set days between the schools to ensure that our agenda for inclusion continues to be high. Both schools have had recent Ofsted inspections: St Mary’s (outstanding at the end of 2023) and Valentine (good in 2025). 

After School Club Lead

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring After School Club Lead to oversee the day-to-day running of our after school provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, creating a fun, safe and stimulating environment where pupils can relax, play and learn at the end of the school day.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging activities, ensure the smooth operation of the club, and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing among all pupils.
 

After School Club Assistants

To support with our upcoming new and exciting after school provision we are looking for enthusiastic and caring After School Club Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with children, creating a fun, safe and stimulating environment where pupils can relax, play and learn at the end of the school day.

The successful applicants will ensure the smooth operation of the club, and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing among all pupils.

Recruitment Information

To ensure that St Mary's meets its commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people, the following recruitment practices and procedures are used in compliance with all statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) and Disclosure and Barring Service code of practice.

Short-listing of candidates will be against the person specification of the post.

Prior to interview, the school will:

• Seek two references, one of which must be the current/ most recent employer, for all shortlisted candidates. 
• Undertake an 'online presence' check for all shortlisted candidates - including social media and wider google searches. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for social media handles to support us in narrowing these searches. Any concerns will be addressed with candidates.

All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the following mandatory pre-employment checks (KCSIE 2025, p63):

• Identity check and verification
• Enhanced DBS Check 
• Overseas Criminal Checks (where the candidate has lived or worked in another country for more than 3 months, since the age of 18)
• Right to Work in UK verification
• Verify candidate's mental and physical fitness to carry out their work duties.