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Careers In Education with the Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Schoolsworks Academy Trust is a growing school trust with 10 primary schools across the West Sussex coast. Each school retains its own identity and works closely with its locality schools and the local authority, while also benefiting from sharing knowledge, experience and good practice across the Trust.
Being part of the Trust allows schools to work closely together on projects with joint benefits, and to share some core functions to make the most efficient use of funds.
As a member of staff within the Trust, there are opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other Trust schools through dedicated networks such as Early Career Teachers, subject leaders and year group teams. We also have a strong secondment programme which offers teachers the opportunity to work in other Trust schools for a period to gain experience or to share expertise across the Trust.
As an employer, Schoolsworks recognises many of the national agreements such as access to the Teachers or Local Government Pensions Schemes, sickness absence and maternity pay schemes, entitlements to PPA time and directed hours limits. Staff have access to a benefits programme with discounts and special offers made available through our payroll provider.
We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us in our goal of delivering outstanding education.
Midday Meals Supervisors - Summerlea Community Primary School
- Location: Summerlea Community Primary School
- Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 2-3, £24,413 to £24,796 p.a. pro rata (Actual starting salary: £2,778 p.a.)
- Closing date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
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Ref: 400141
Required: February 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Permanent x 2 posts available
Hours (each post): 5 hours per week, term time only
Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1.00pm (38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement)
Salary: NJC Grade 2, SCP 2-3, £24,413 to £24,796 p.a. pro rata
Actual Starting Salary £2,778 p.a.We are looking for positive, caring and well-motivated Midday Meals Supervisors to work within this friendly and supportive school. In particular, we are looking for supervisors to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. You will also be required to set out tables and pack way at the end of the lunch session, ensuring the hall is ready for afternoon activities.
As a member of our team we can offer you:-
- A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- The chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
- Excellent professional support and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discount portalApplicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact Keighley Steward, Office Manager Tel: 01903 856783, to arrange a suitable time to visit.
Summerlea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. Summerlea Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Further details and application forms are available to download from this advert.
Close date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Interview date: Friday 27th February 2026 - Information Pack Application form
Office Administrator - River Beach Primary School
- Location: River Beach Primary School
- Salary: NJC Grade 4, SCP 5-6, £25,583 to £25,989 p.a. pro rata. (Actual starting salary - £17,631.53 p.a.)
- Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026
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Ref: 400138
Required: February 2026 or as soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Term time plus 2 inset days, Monday - Friday
(38.4 weeks plus 5.8 weeks paid annual leave entitlement)
Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.45am until 3.30pm
Salary: NJC Grade 4, SCP 5-6, £25,583 to £25,989 p.a. pro rata
Actual starting salary - £17,631.53 p.a.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced office administrator to join our administration team. This is a superb opportunity to be part of a school within a growing trust. You will have the opportunity to develop professionally and this offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team. You will need a good sense of humour and excellent communication skills.The successful candidate will:-
- Work as an active member of the Administration Team, to provide administrative support services to the school to ensure the efficient operation of the school.
- Be responsible for the school administration of pupil activity and data.
- Provide a welcoming “front of house” reception service to parents and other visitors to the school.
- Provide day to day welfare, medical and first aid services to the school.Applicants must be PC literate and have excellent office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and Google. Have the ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure in a very busy environment.
Full training will be given but previous experience of working in a school office environment would also be advantageous.
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Completed applications should be forward to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place after school. Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email to: pa@riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk or phone 01903 725500 and speak to Julie Sampson, Office Manager.
River Beach Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. River Beach Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Further details and application forms are available to download from this advert.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026 - Information Pack Application Form
Trustees
- Schoolsworks Academy Trust in West Sussex are always keen to hear from people willing to take on the role of Trustees with finance/accountancy, legal, academic or HR skills. Whilst we currently do not have any Board vacancies you are still welcome to make contact to discuss potential opportunities to volunteer with us in the future. Board meetings are usually held in Worthing.
- About the Trust
Schoolsworks Academy Trust (the Trust) currently has ten schools, over 3,900 pupils and 500 staff. Trust schools are located between Worthing in the east to Selsey in the west along the south coast. - Trust ethos & values
Schoolsworks is a multi-academy trust strongly driven by its values. In practice, these values translate into the aspiration to create small hubs of schools which work closely together to collaborate, share best practice and improve outcomes for children. - Role summary
Trustees are also company directors of Schoolsworks and govenors of all our schools. The role is to support and to hold to account the executive and senior leadership team. The Board of Trustees manages the business of the Trust and may exercise all the powers of the Trust. - Person specification
The Board is constantly seeking to expand its capacity to challenge and support the operations of the Trust. Any applicants must have excellent communication skills with energy and enthusiasm to support the education of children and willingness to contribute to a team. Applicants must be team-players and willing to take time to familiarise themselves with the state-funded primary education sector. Candidates will preferably reside within 20 miles of Littlehampton. - Contact
For further information or an application form please contact one of the following: Norman Rose (Chair of the Board) norman.rose@schoolsworks.org or Louise Pope (Governance Professional / Company Secretary) louise.pope@schoolsworks.org
School Community Council Members
- We are seeking new School Community Council (SCC)* Members to provide local governance support for our schools and Headteachers. Our SCC’s play a valuable role in supporting our schools and in keeping each one effectively connected to its wider community. School Community Councils are made up of a mixture of staff, parents and members of the local community. Members of each SCC actively support the work of both the Trust and the school in delivering a high-quality education for our children. This governance role involves working with the school’s leadership team to keep the work of the school under constant review by acting as a critical friend. All our schools are welcome to receive enquiries about joining their School Community Council, and their contact details can be found via this page.
Usually, each SCC meets once or twice a term to discuss the school’s progress, focus, ethos and direction. In order to fulfil its function effectively, the work of the SCC is divided across six portfolios, with every SCC member being involved in at least one portfolio:- Quality of Education Portfolio (to raise standards of teaching and learning)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Portfolio (to ensure pupil happiness, welfare and safety)
- Finance Portfolio (the efficient, appropriate and compliant use of local finances)
- Audit & Risk Portfolio (to review the management of risk in schools)
- Health & Safety and Premises Portfolio (to ensure school premises are safe and secure and a positive learning environment)
- Senior Leadership Team Liaison and School Support Portfolio (to support the academy school’s management team)
- Community Engagement and Fundraising Portfolio (to ensure effective engagement within the school community)
Teaching Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional teachers that can help us deliver an outstanding education for our children. If you think you can add something to our pupils' lives please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
Teaching Support Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional candidates that would like to help our teachers and leaders deliver an outstanding education to our children. If you think you can add something to our organisation please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
Trust Support Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional candidates that would like to become part of the Schoolsworks team. If you think you can add something to our organisation please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
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