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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.
Pastoral Teaching Assistant - Medmerry Primary School
- Location: Medmerry Primary School, Selsey, Chichester
- Salary: NJC Grade 6, SCP 9–12: £27,254 to £ 28,598 p.a. pro rata. (Actual Starting Salary: £22,956 p.a.)
- Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2025
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Ref: 400129
Required: January 2026 or as soon as practicable
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5.8 weeks holiday entitlement. Job share considered.
Salary: NJC Grade 6, SCP 9 –12: £27,254 to £ 28,598 p.a. pro rata. (Actual Starting Salary: £22,956 p.a.)Medmerry Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be part of our staff team as a Pastoral Teaching Assistant. Under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion, you will work closely with the Headteacher and colleagues in promoting the welfare of pupils and supporting vulnerable children in school.
You will play a key role to provide flexible, complementary support to teachers and other staff, addressing the needs of children who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential, or accessing the curriculum.
The Pastoral TA will promote a positive, optimistic attitude to learning and achievement within the school, acting as a role model with children, their families and the wider community. They will work with a range of children, but give priority to those who need most help. The commitment will be to developing good relationships, fostering respect for each other, challenging and motivating children to take advantage of opportunities to improve, promote and reinforce self-esteem and support them towards high achievement. This support will be undertaken in a variety of ways.
The successful applicant will:
- Engage and motivate children to do their best.
- Be emotionally intelligent and a positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.
- Strive to attain high standards and have a desire to improve their practice.
- Provide an excellent learning environment that promotes high expectations.
- Work successfully with parents and the community.
- Have a passion and desire to want the very best for all children, whilst having a belief that every child can succeed.We can offer you:
- A supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning in a happy and secure environment.
- An excellent staff team, who work highly effectively with each other whilst having high aspirations and standards.
- A supportive academy trust which provides excellent professional support and development opportunities across a range of local schools.For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Application forms should be sent to the school by email 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 Anna Soffe, Office Manager Tel: 01243 602738. We do recommend that you also visit our school website https://www.medmerryschool.co.uk/ for further information about our school.
Medmerry 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. Medmerry Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview Date: Monday 12th January 2026 - Information Pack Application form
Class Teacher - Edward Bryant Primary School
- Location: Edward Bryant Primary School
- Salary: TMS 1-6, £32,916 to £45,352 p.a.
- Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025
- Ref: 400128
Required: January 2026
Contract: Temporary / Fixed Term, 2 terms to 31 August 2026
Hours: 1 FTE
Salary: TMS 1-6 , £32,916 to £45,352 p.a.
Edward Bryant School is a friendly, happy and caring three-form entry primary school in West Sussex, which has a fantastic and supportive staff team and is well respected within the local community. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise and professional development.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated class teacher, to join our friendly, caring and committed team. In particular, we are looking for someone who is already be an excellent class teacher, and someone who is keen to learn from colleagues.
The successful candidate will be an effective, creative teacher with KS1/KS2 experience, and able to inspire and motivate children to do their best. They will have a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school.
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.
• Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the Trust.
• A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
• Excellent professional support and development opportunities.
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. Completed applications should be forwarded to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed . Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email at psteel@edwardbryant.academy.or phone 01243 822454 and speak to Pam Steel, Office Manager.
Edward Bryant 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 and enhanced DBS checks. Edward Bryant 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 8th December 2025
Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025 - 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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