Latest Vacancies

Details of current vacancies can be found in this section. We have a number of vacancies for Teachers, admin and support roles throughout our schools.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please telephone to arrange. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications should be made using the Spiral Application form. It is our policy to consider applications as they arrive, we therefore recommend that applicants submit applications as soon as possible as a post may be filled before the closing date.

ECT vacancies 2022

If you are interested in joining our ECT programme in September 2022 please register your interest using the 'contact us' menu option. Tell us what you are doing now, what opportunities you are looking for and leave your contact details - we'll contact you as soon as we have an appropriate opportunity for you.

SENCO at Chaulden Junior School

We would like to appoint a part-time temporary SENCO at Chaulden junior School for the spring and summer terms 2022. The role involves working up to 3 days per week at Chaulden to support SEND pupils and to develop SEN provision for all pupils through quality first teaching and a well matched curriculum. This is a great opportunity for a teacher passionate about SEND provision to experience a new role and develop their skills. High quality training and support will be available from our Trust SENCO.

Please email Amanda Godfrey at exechead@spiral.herts.sch.uk if you would like to discuss your interest in the role.

CFO

Spiral Partnership Trust

Fixed Term contract: (until August 31st 2022)

Days per week: 2 days per week

Weeks worked 43

Spiral Partnership Trust has a vacancy for a part-time CFO who will work closely with the Spiral Senior Leadership team, working across the Trust to manage the finance function.

Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will manage the finance function of the Spiral Partnership Trust and provide guidance on all Trust finance and business matters to the Executive Leadership Team and Directors, ensuring financial robustness and stability within the Trust.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage all financial and administrative operations for the Trust, including

Financial systems and processes
Financial compliance
Budget preparation
Financial reporting
Audit services & governance

2. Role in Senior Leadership Team

Participation at Senior Leadership Team, SPT Board and appropriate committee meetings where required.
Assist CEO in strategic development work
In the absence of the CEO, take delegated responsibility for financial decisions
Provide leadership and skill development to school business managers on financial matters to ensure an efficient approach to school business management across the Trust

3. Line Management

Line management of finance and payroll central staff
Support the recruitment and development of school business managers and finance assistants in schools
On-going training to develop the Trust in-house team

Benefits the role holder will bring to the Trust

Sector appropriate Professional knowledge, skills and development
Knowledge of statutory and Education and Skills Funding Agency financial frameworks
Knowledge of company and charity accounting requirements
Efficient and effective budget preparation, forecasting and cost control
Review of existing contracts and inefficiency identification to help alleviate budget constraints
Expert advice and support on Academy sector financial management systems thereby saving schools money on training and implementation costs

Knowledge / Qualifications

Experience in finance or business related discipline.
Qualified chartered accountant.
Experience of working in a school is desirable.
Good knowledge of IT packages and systems (word, power point, Excel, Sage, Access)
Understanding of the Schools’ ethos and values
Accountancy qualifications such as the ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA

Competencies

Communication (written and verbal)
Analytical Thinking
People Management
Influencing and persuasion
Negotiation
Confidentiality and discretion

Salary £52,000 - £60,000

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £19,905.00 - £22,967.00

Contract type Fixed Term Contract

Closing date 8th Feb 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date w/c 21st February

Start date Immediate start or negotiable

CFO - Spiral Partnership Trust

Admin Officer

Chaulden Junior School

Chaulden Junior School has a vacancy for a friendly, well-organised and efficient people person to fill the fixed term (until 21st July 2022) role of Admin Officer (covering a career break), joining our busy admin team as our first point of contact for the school. No two days are ever the same; but you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional individual, with the ability to provide a warm, friendly and efficient welcome to visitors and a high standard of administrative support to our school team. Successful applicants will possess excellent communication and ICT skills, with the ability to approach tasks with enthusiasm, energy, initiative and commitment.

The position is 34.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks including INSET days) + a minimum of two days to be worked during the holidays.

The hours are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday’s Tuesdays and Fridays, 8.30am – 2.30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Previous experience of working in a school is not essential for this role, but would be highly desirable.

We are keen to find a new member of staff who is as committed and ambitious as we are. You will have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above.

Salary £19,409 - £19,409
Spiral Support Pay scale point 5

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £15,826.00 - £15,826.00

Contract type Fixed Term Contract

Closing date 3rd Feb 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date 7th Feb 2022

Start date ASAP

Admin Officer - Chaulden Junior School

Classroom Teaching Assistant

Mandeville Primary School

We are currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic individual to join our team of dedicated staff as a Teaching Assistant. The post involves supporting pupils learning and emotional needs within the classroom environment as well as delivering some interventions. The successful candidate will be able to work under the class teacher's direction as well as independently either in class, small groups or 1 to 1 support.

Mandeville is a lively and successful school with a cheerful, friendly and hardworking team. Our school has many strengths and we have excellent resources and facilities. Our committed team create a positive and exciting learning environment. Mandeville is a happy, well-organised and ambitious school with a successful record of supporting and developing staff.

Many of our children do not come from privileged backgrounds and our aim is to make a difference to children's lives by removing some of the barriers to their learning. Staff have the opportunity to make a difference to children and every child really does matter.

Candidates will have the opportunity to increase their salary by extending their hours in our After School Care program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting children across the curriculum and you will need to have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade C or above.

As an Academy, we are able to offer generous new terms and conditions of employment to our support staff. This includes flexible leave options and excellent CPD opportunities. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and reflect that in the way we reward and invest in our staff.

You will work 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks) plus five inset days and a minimum of two days to be worked during school holidays.

Applications may be considered while the post is being advertised.

Salary £13,228 - £13,228
SSPS3 £18,655 Pro Rata

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £13,228.00 - £13,228.00

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 3rd Feb 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date 09.02.2022

Start date September 2021

Teaching Assistant - Mandeville Primary School

Teaching Assistant

Chaulden Junior School

We are looking for someone who believes every child can make great progress with the right approach and who wants to support every child to be the best they can be.

The right candidate will support individuals and small groups of children with their learning both in and outside the classroom. The role will include:

Leading 1:1 and small group interventions
Break and lunchtime duties
Supporting learning in class

Chaulden Junior School is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust, a growing Trust of schools which work together to support each other and create excellent teaching and learning always and everywhere. The Trust actively encourages professional development.

We offer a 45.6 weeks-paid contract, flexible leave options and excellent CPD opportunities. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and reflect that in the way we reward and invest in them. Salary is based on Spiral salary scales.

This is a fixed term contract until 20 July 2023. The position is for 32.5 hours per week term time plus INSET days plus 2 additional days (pro-rata’d). Up to three personal days can be taken during term time which would need to be paid back during school holidays.

Salary £18,655 - £19,409
Spiral Support Pay Scale point 3

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £14,329.00 - £14,909.00

Contract type Fixed Term Contract

Closing date 4th Feb 2022 12:00 PM

Interview date 9th Feb 2022

Start date ASAP

Class Teacher

Chaulden Junior School

Chaulden Juniors is a small school with a big heart! We are a 2 form entry junior school in spacious grounds on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead. We are part of the Spiral Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust which provides development opportunities, the chance to work with other school leaders and enjoy the support and expertise of a strong, professional support team within excellent primary schools.

Our school serves the local community and shares many families with Chaulden Infants School, a maintained school in the same site. We work with parents and professional partners to support pupils and their families. We value each child for their unique talents and work hard to ensure they achieve the very best outcomes. Our ambition for every child is that they enjoy a rich and stimulating learning experience, and leave us well prepared for the next step in their education.

We are looking to appoint an energetic and experienced class teacher, committed to helping our pupils to grow academically and emotionally so that they can fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be confident when managing pupil behaviour, consistent and fair. You will be able to adapt planning and teaching to differentiate for pupils across a range of needs and ages. You will have high professional standards, supporting the school to grow and improve by implementing agreed policies and procedures. You will be a team player with a good sense of humour.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Salary £34,649 - £40,083
Spiral Main Pay scale point 3-6

Employment type Full time

Key stage KS2

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 7th Feb 2022 12:00 PM

Interview date 10th Feb 2022

Start date 19th Apr 2021

Experienced Teacher - Chaulden Junior School

Midday Supervisory Assistants (Play Leaders)

Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring person who relates well to children to work as a playleader/midday supervisory assistant (MSA) during the lunchtime period at our school (1.5 hours per day).

You will be working as part of a team, using your own initiative to engage with children.

Salary £17,931 - £18,289
SSPS1-2 pro-rated, term time only

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £3,018.00 - £3,079.00

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 11th Feb 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date to be arranged

Start date As soon as possible

MSA - Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Springmead Primary School

We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly and hard working team. The hours are 11.55am - 1.25pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

This role will involve working in the dining room as well as on the playground. We are looking for candidates with an enthusiasm for play who are willing to use their own initiative to make playtimes fun, enjoyable and safe for children.

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £3,634.66 - £3,634.66

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 11th Feb 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date 24th Feb 2022

Start date 1st Apr 2022

MSA - Springmead Primary School

Class Teacher

Springmead Primary School

Springmead School is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust which is a community of schools formed in 2016 with Excellent Teaching and Learning, Always and Everywhere at its heart. We are currently looking to appoint a class teacher for a January 2022 start.

We pride ourselves on being a caring and nurturing school that has high expectations and aspirations for ourselves and all our children. We aim to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment and strongly believe that a positive start to a child’s education impacts significantly on their engagement and attitudes to learning.

We can offer you:

Teacher pay 5% above national rates
Up to 3 days ‘personal time’ leave per year (FTE) - pro rata
Paid sick leave for short term self-certified sickness for up to four days
Access to health support
Excellent induction and mentor support
Ongoing training and other CPD opportunities to develop your career with us
High levels of trust and earned autonomy
The opportunity to work in other schools across the Trust
Salary sacrifice childcare voucher scheme

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has a good sense of humour and has a fun, positive approach to life
Is passionate about inspiring children in their learning
Has high expectations of all children
Is enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking
Is well-organised
Is keen to learn and develop
Is a good team player

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we would be delighted to show candidates around the school so please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Salary Main Pay Scale

Employment type Full time

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 18th Feb 2022 9:00 AM

Interview date 23rd Feb 2022

Start date 18th Apr 2022

Teacher - Springmead Primary School

Class Teacher

Springmead Primary School

We can offer you:

Teacher pay 5% above national rates
Up to 3 days ‘personal time’ leave per year (FTE) - pro rata
Paid sick leave for short term self-certified sickness for up to four days
Access to health support
Excellent induction and mentor support
Ongoing training and other CPD opportunities to develop your career with us
High levels of trust and earned autonomy
The opportunity to work in other schools across the Trust
Salary sacrifice childcare voucher scheme

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has a good sense of humour and has a fun, positive approach to life
Is passionate about inspiring children in their learning
Has high expectations of all children
Is enthusiastic, energetic and hardworking
Is well-organised
Is keen to learn and develop
Is a good team player

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; we would be delighted to show candidates around the school so please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Salary Spiral Main Pay Scale

Employment type Full time

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 21st Feb 2022 12:00 PM

Interview date 23rd Feb 2022

Start date 1st Sep 2022

Experienced Teacher - Springmead Primary School

Do you have a skill or interest you would like to share with primary school children?

We deliver a wide range of exciting after-school activities and need leaders who want to share their passion with children, anything from

crosswords to cupcakes

sudoku to science experiments

music to maths

Latin, sports, maths, English, science and media skills are particularly welcome.

Short and long term opportunities available.

Further details and rates of pay are available on our website.

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