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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.   

Inclusion Support Assistant - Rustington Community Primary School

  • Location: Rustington Community Primary School
  • Salary: NJC Grade 6, SCP 9 – 12, £26,409- £27,711 p.a. pro rata
  • Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 7th March 2025
  • Ref: 300136
    Required: March 2025 or as soon as practicable

    Contract: Temporary until July 2025
    Hours: 30.85 hours per week over 5 days, 8.30am to 3.10pm Term time only
    Salary: NJC Grade 6, SCP 9 – 12, £26,409- £27,711 p.a.pro rata
    Depending on experience and qualifications - Training will be provided

    Are you looking for your next career move?
    We are looking for a positive, caring and well-motivated Inclusion Support Assistant to work within this friendly and supportive school. You will ideally already have some experience of working with children with special educational needs.

    We are a 3-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning & staff expertise, and professional development.

    The role will involve providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to leaning such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. This role will include working with children with demanding behavioural needs.

    As a member of our team we can offer you:-
    • A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
    • Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
    • A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.
    • Excellent professional support , training and development opportunities.

    The successful applicant will be someone who will:-
    • Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all children and a belief that every child can succeed.
    • Is very well-organised and efficient.
    • Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague.
    • Participate and contribute fully to our staff team.
    • Strive to attain high standards of self and others.
    • Demonstrate emotional intelligence and be able to establish excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.

    This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.

    Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Any previous medical or caring experience or training will be highly valuable for applicants. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification within this pack, when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. The application form can be
    downloaded from this advert along with a guide on how best complete it. Completed applications should be sent 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 office@rustington.academy or by phone 01903 785271 and ask to speak to our Office Manager, Mrs Bailey.

    Rustington Community Primary School and Schoolsworks Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Rustington 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:         12 noon, Friday 7th March 2025
    Interview date:     T hursday 13th March 2025

  • Information Pack Application Form   

 

 

SEN Teaching Assistant - River Beach Primary School

  • Location: River Beach Primary School
  • Salary: NJC Grade 4, SCP 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 p.a. pro rata (actual starting salary = £17,085 p.a.)
  • Closing date: Noon, Monday 3rd March 2025
  • Ref: 300134
    Required from: March 2025 (or as soon as practicable)
    Contract: Permanent, Term time plus (38 weeks plus 2 INSET days).
    Hours: 30 hours per week (Mon - Fri)  
    Grade: NJC Grade 4 SCP 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 p.a. pro rata (actual starting salary = £17,085 p.a.)

    We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive, dedicated, caring, emotionally intelligent team players to join our friendly, supportive and committed team as a Teaching Assistant with in our SEN (Lighthouse) department.

    Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting and /or have other experience in working with children with special educational needs and are looking to progress your career in to education.

    River Beach Primary 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.  

    In return we can offer you:-
    - A supportive environment in which to grow with an opportunity to be considered for HLTA training for the right candidate.
    - Collaborative working across all 10 schools in the trust
    - Employee Benefits including Local Government Pension, Staff wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program) and staff retail discounts.

    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 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 Julie Sampson, Office Manager Tel: 01903 725500, to arrange a suitable time to visit.

    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.

    Close date:            Noon, Monday 3rd March 2025
    Interview date:    Friday 7th March 2025

  • Information Pack Application Form  

 

Midday Meals Supervisor - Rose Green Junior School

  • Location:  Rose Green Junior School
  • Salary:  NJ Grade 2, SCP 2-3, £23,656 - £24,027 p.a. pro-rata (actual starting salary £3,366 p.)
  • Closing date:  Noon on Tuesday 25th February 2025
  • Ref: 300133

    Required : March 2025

    Pay Scale: Grade 2, SCP 2-3

    Salary: £23,656—£24,027 p.a. pro rata (actual starting salary £3366 p.a)

    Contract: Permanent

    Hours: Monday-Friday, 11.55am to 1.10pm , 6.25 hours per week,

    38 weeks plus 5.8 weeks annual leave entitlement (taken in school closure periods)

    We are seeking to appoint a motivated, positive, dedicated, emotionally intelligent and enthusiastic team player to join our friendly, caring and committed lunchtime team. In particular, we are looking for someone to support children at lunchtimes in promoting positive play, teamwork, and friendship, as well as supporting children with their pastoral care. In addition, the role will include supervising children whilst eating their lunch and, following relevant training, providing minor first aid.

    We are a 3-form entry Junior School and have an Outstanding rating by Ofsted. We have high expectations and a commitment to improve children’s learning and staff expertise, as well as having children who are keen to learn with enthusiastic and supportive staff, School Community Council and parents.

    The successful applicant will be someone who will:
    -  Engage and motivate children to do their best, whilst having a passion and desire to want the very best for all               children and a belief that every child can succeed.
    -  Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic and supportive colleague, whilst being an excellent role model to children.
    -  Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and guidance       from colleagues.
    -  Previous experience of working in a similar role and/or relevant training is desirable, but not essential.

    We can offer you:
    -  A happy and supportive environment where staff and children learn alongside each other.
    -  Friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
    -  A forward-looking school with high aspirations and standards.

    How to apply: Completed application forms and supporting letter should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org The supporting letter should include what strengths you can bring to the role and how you would ensure children have a positive lunchtime experience. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Nikki Gunn (Head of School’s PA) ngunn@rosegreenjunior.co.uk

    Rose Green Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and there is an expectation of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, digital footprint, health and enhanced DBS checks. Rose Green Junior 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: Midday, Tuesday 25th February 2025

    Interview Date: Friday 28th February 2025

 

School Cleaner - Rose Green Junior School

  • Location:  Rose Green Junior School
  • Salary:  NJ Grade 2, SCP 2-3, £23,656 - £24,027 p.a. pro-rata (actual starting salary £5,926 p.a.)
  • Closing date:  Noon on Wednesday 5th March 2025
  • Ref: 300131
    Post: School Cleaner
    Required: March 2025
    Pay Scale: Grade 2, SCP 2-3
    Salary: £23,656—£24,027 p.a. pro rata (actual starting salary £5,926 p.a)
    Contract: Permanent
    Hours: 10 hours per week, 3.15pm-5.15pm. Monday-Friday
                  42 weeks per year plus annual leave entitlement of 6.2 weeks taken in school holiday closure periods.

    We have a vacancy for an energetic and enthusiastic cleaner to join our school’s premises team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our school.

    This is a hugely important role in our school, where you will work as a team under the guidance of the Premises Manager, to ensure a highly effective and safe learning & working environment for children and staff.

    The successful candidate will:
    - Have very high expectations of themselves and the quality of their work;
    - Take a pride in the school and value the importance of their role in ensuring the learning and working environment is safe, as well as effective to promote children’s learning;
    - Be an excellent team player and work well with others;
    - Be flexible and have a positive attitude;
    - Have good communication skills;
    - Be proactive and demonstrate initiative.

    How to apply:
    Please complete an application form which is available to download from this advert. Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description when completing the Skills and Competencies part of the application. The application should be sent to
    recruitment@schoolsworks.org. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Nikki Gunn (Head of School’s PA) ngunn@rosegreenjunior.co.uk

    Rose Green Junior 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. Rose Green Junior 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:           Midday, Wednesday 5th March 2025
    Interview Date:      Week commencing Monday 17th March 2025

  • Application 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 Littlehampton.
  • About the Trust
    Schoolsworks Academy Trust (the Trust) currently has seven schools, over 3,000 pupils and 400 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 (Exec PA / 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:
    • Teaching, Learning and Performance Portfolio (to raise standards of teaching and learning)
    • Safeguarding and Child Protection Portfolio (to ensure pupil happiness, welfare and safety)
    • Finance and Audit Portfolio (the efficient, appropriate and compliant use of local finances)
    • 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)
    Training and induction are provided. The role is very rewarding and offers an excellent opportunity to volunteer, get involved in helping local children and play an active part in the community. The application process would involve the completion of an application form and a meeting with the Chair of the School Community Council and a representative of the Trust which looks after the school. A DBS check is also required once appointed. If you would like to find out more please contact Louise Pope in the first instance on 01903 739988 or email louise.pope@schoolsworks.org.*Schoolsworks School Community Councils replaced Local Governing Bodies in 2016

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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