Vacancies
An opportunity to join our team at Wadham School
As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 350 new students and over 35 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 850 learners across Years 7-13.
We are looking to expand our team with talented individuals who are passionate about learning and relish the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of South West England.
As we continue to increase in student numbers and settle into our new school for 2023, we are now seeking more colleagues to join our exciting journey and help us gain the capacity to continue delivering teaching and learning to the highest levels. Wadham School is a welcoming and warmly inviting setting in the heart of Crewkerne with host of highly skilled professionals who place high value on education and helping our students to achieve to the very best of their potential every day.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, and we will be delighted to answer your questions in person or by telephone and give you more information before you make the decision to apply. Please note we do not accept CV applications.
Please note that at times some interviews can occur shortly after the short-listing process, where you will be notified by email and posted letter should you be successful in joining our interview candidates. We shall acknowledge every application we receive and wish you every success as you apply to join our team at Wadham School.
Please call Mrs Lorrie Mahoney on 01460 270127 to discuss your application for any of the vacancies on this page or arrange a visit to the school and meet our team.
You should apply using the Somerset Council application form (at the bottom of this page) and email it to LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk before the closing date on the advert. All application forms will be acknowledged by return email.
Teaching Staff Vacancies
Please see the link Job Description/Person Specification in each advert for more details.
Application forms are at the bottom of the page.
We currently have no teaching vacancies available.
Support Staff Vacancies
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Application forms are at the bottom of the page.
Attendance Officer - 30 hours PW
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
30 hours per week, Term Time + INSET days
Hours 8.30 AM – 3.00 PM
Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt. 4-6 Actual salary £16,047- £16,588
Deadline for applications is 9:00 AM on Monday 22nd July 2024
Starting ASAP after closing date
We have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our team. Since the educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 300 new students and over 40 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 800 learners across Years 7-13.
As we now continue to increase the number of students at Wadham School we are seeking more colleagues to become part of our journey to help grow capacity in delivering exceptional teaching, learning and pastoral care for our students.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Work with accuracy and efficiency in registering our students in a fast-paced environment to ensure that all students are safeguarded
- Follow the school’s ‘First Day Contact’ policy and represent the school as the point of contact for all absences, speaking with parents/carers
- Maintain accurate systems and reports (Using Arbor systems)
- Assist in improving student attendance and support engagement into education
- Undertake home and school visits as designated by the Educational Welfare Officer
- Liaise with colleagues and support child protection, with regular update training where required
You are likely to be someone who:
- Can engage with students and their families to build a strong, trusting and reliable link to the school, upholding policies and promoting student welfare
- Can create professional letters to parents/carers seeking explanations to unauthorised absences and follow up in a timely manner
- Works well on own initiative and thrives within a small and supportive team
- Remains calm and professional at all times
- Is punctual, reliable and enjoys a busy and energetic workplace
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
- Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
- The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
- Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch
Please see link for job description and person specification
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV and all application forms must be completed in full, giving a full work history and two referees, one being your current/ previous employer.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
(Please note we shall begin shortlisting after the Summer Holidays on our return in September).
Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.
“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10
Lead First Aider/Administrator - Maternity Cover
Lead First Aider / School Administrator
Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Leave
Weeks: 30 Hours per week, Term Time + INSET DAYS
Salary Scale: Grade 15 (pt. 3-4)
Actual Salary: £15,786 - £16,047 per annum.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd July at 9.00AM
Starting September 2024
We are seeking a passionate, energetic and experienced First Aider and School Administrator to provide maternity cover from September 2024 to July 2025.
This varied and exciting role will involve dealing with our student’s and staff welfare and medical emergencies around the site and completing a variety of administrative tasks. If you are a reliable and experienced office administrator, hold a relevant First Aid qualification (or are willing to retrain) with a passion for helping students and staff, then we would be excited to hear from you.
This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Assess and have oversight of the medical and welfare needs of students and staff.
- Administer immediate first aid to those who are ill or injured and those arising from specific hazards at school.
- Conduct quality control checks of first aid supplies, replenishing items to maintain required levels.
- Offer comprehensive office administration support to the school team.
- Maintain records and reports, including those for statutory requirements.
You are likely to be someone who:
- Enjoys working with people, is confident and self-assured.
- Holds a relevant First Aid qualification and enjoys working in a hands-on capacity.
- Is ambitious for our students and thrives in an aspirational culture.
- Has excellent office administration skills, using Microsoft packages, SIMS and Outlook and can multi-task.
- Will embrace our highly supportive, professional approach to school improvement.
Wadham School can offer you:
- The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
- Hours that could suit a good working balance, with a term time only post providing maternity cover.
- The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families with a strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
- Access to training to develop your CPD through TES Educare.
Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV and all application forms must be completed in full, giving a full work history and two referees, one being your current/ previous employer.
Please click this link for job description and person specification. Application forms are at the end of this page.