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

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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.

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.

This is a fixed term contract until 20 July 2023

Salary £18,655 - £19,409

Spiral Support Pay Scale point 3

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £14,580.00 - £15,169.00

Contract type Fixed Term Contract

Closing date 12th Aug 2022 12:00 PM

Interview date 16th Aug 2022

Start date ASAP

Teaching Assistant - Chaulden Junior School

KS2 Classroom Teaching Assistant

Mandeville Primary School

We have all the ingredients for success; an enthusiastic team with lots of good practice, excellent resources and lively, enthusiastic children. If you are committed to children’s learning we’d love you to join us. Mandeville is a member 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 are keen to find a new member of staff who is as committed and ambitious as we are.

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 (45.6 paid weeks per annum).

Salary £13,459 - £13,459
SSPS3 £18,981 Pro Rata

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £13,459.00 - £13,459.00

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 31st Aug 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date 7th Sep 2022

Start date September 2022

Teaching Assistant - Mandeville Primary School

Assistant Caretaker

Mandeville Primary School

We are looking for a friendly and hardworking person, who will take great pride in looking after our beautiful school.

We need someone who will be responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and secure environment for our children and adults, but for whom the school feels more than just a place of work. The candidate must be motivated, committed and trustworthy and will ideally live nearby the school. This role does involve interacting with children and being a good role model. Mandeville Primary School prides itself on a strong safeguarding culture and boundaries between adults and children is a priority.

Under the direction of the Site Manager you will become part of a small dedicated team who all work extremely hard to provide the best for our pupils. Suitable applicants will be skilled and experienced in DIY and general maintenance, hardworking and able to use their initiative. Duties will include unlocking the building; carrying out minor repairs, cleaning, maintenance, decorating and helping to ensure that our school premises are safe and welcoming. Together with our cleaners, you will also need to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school premises.

This position is a 32.5 hour part-time role working between 12.00 and 6.30pm each day, 52 weeks per year. Some overtime may be required to cover school lettings later in the evenings and at weekends which will be paid in addition to the basic salary.

Other benefits of working with us include:

Excellent induction and the support of a mentor for all new staff;
On-going training and CPD opportunities throughout 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.

To apply please complete a Spiral Application Form. CV’s will not be considered.

Applications will be considered while the advertisement is open.

Salary £16,672 - £16,672
Spiral Support Pay Scale SSPS3

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £16,672.00 - £16,672.00

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 31st Aug 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date TBC

Start date September 2022

Assistant Caretaker - Mandeville Primary School

Teaching Assistant

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 Teaching Assistant.

We pride ourselves on being a caring and nurturing school that has high expectations and aspirations for 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.

The hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch, totalling 32.30 hours per week. The job will include covering lunch duties. Salary is above the local authority rates and is a term time plus Inset days contract.

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.

It is our policy to consider applications as they arrive; we therefore recommend that applicants submit applications as soon as possible as posts may be filled before the closing dates.

Salary £19,748 - £20,143
Spiral pay grade H3

Employment type Full time

Contract type Permanent

Closing date 31st Aug 2022 11:00 PM

Interview date TBA

Start date TBA

Teaching Assistant - Springmead Primary School

Class Teacher KS1- Maternity Cover 0.6 fte

Mandeville Primary School

Mandeville is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust, which actively promotes a culture of high rewards, high standards and high expectations. This is reflected in enhanced salaries for all teaching staff and we are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a part-time KS1 (0.6 fte) experienced teacher.

Mandeville is a lively and successful school with a cheerful, friendly and hardworking team that is part of the Spiral Partnership multi-academy trust. Our school enjoys excellent resources and facilities and a committed team who create a positive and exciting learning environment. We are an ambitious school with a successful record of supporting and developing staff. We are proud to be a happy and well-organised school where staff morale is high and everyone has the opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives and every child really does matter.

We have high standards and will offer you excellent professional development in return for your commitment to deliver the best possible teaching and learning for our children. 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.

Other benefits of working with us include:

Excellent induction and the support of a mentor for all new staff;
On-going training and CPD opportunities throughout your career with us.
The support and challenge of a thorough performance appraisal programme;
High levels of trust and earned autonomy;
The opportunity to support in other schools across the Trust;
An ambitious and creative leadership

Salary £16,977 - £24,050
Spiral Teachers Pay scale M1 to M6 pro ratad

Employment type Part time

Pro-rata salary £16,977.00 - £24,050.00

Key stage KS1

Contract type Maternity

Closing date 30th Sep 2022 5:00 PM

Interview date TBC

Start date 1st Nov 2022

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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