St Nicholas CE Primary School
School Road, Hurst, Berkshire RG10 0DR

0118 934 0727
www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk

KS2 Class Teacher

MPS

0.66/3 days per week
Permanent Contract
Start date – September 2024

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7 May 2024
Interviews: Thursday 9 May 2024

St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school in Hurst village that aims to ensure all members of the St Nicholas ‘family’ have a positive and fulfilling experience with a strong focus on kindness and respect for all.  At the recent Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 they commented that ‘staff work hard to ensure that pupils feel safe and happy’ and that ‘the school grounds and rural location are well used to develop the wider curriculum’.

We are looking for exceptional staff to take up this exciting opportunity and join our supportive and friendly team.

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development, leadership training and career progression.  This is a part-time role that will be based at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School.

• Do you have the ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our young people?
• Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational multi-academy trust that places learning at the heart of everything it does?

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding teacher who motivates and inspires children to learn
• Deliver innovative and creative learning opportunities
• Be committed to delivering a knowledge-led curriculum
• Have high expectations for standards of achievement and behaviour
• Be able to work collaboratively and independently
• Be an excellent communicator committed to working in partnership with staff, parents and governors
• Promote our Christian ethos, vision and values
• Be a strong and supportive team player

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of the Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities.

If you wish to apply for this role and become a member of our fantastic team the Teacher application form is available from the school office or can be downloaded from our website https://www.st-nicholas.wokingham.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=22

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit or would like the full job description, please contact hr@keysacademytrust.org or call our Head of School, Sarah Hilling, on 0118 934 0727.

Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist

Post: Educational Psychologist
FTE Salary Range: Grade 9 SCP 35-40 (£43,421-£48,474)
Actual Annual Salary: £6,855 - £7,652
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only
Contract Hours: 1 day per week, 7 hours per day (day to be agreed)

Post: Speech and Language Therapist
FTE Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 25-29 (£33,945-£37,336)
Actual Annual Salary: £5,359-££5,894
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only
Contract Hours: 1 day per week, 7 hours per day (day to be agreed)

The Keys Academy Trust is looking to expand its SEN Team through the appointment of specialist consultants.

The Keys Academy Trust is a growing family of ten high performing primary schools that support each other, share best practice and resources.  Life within The Keys invites collaboration, so that the schools within the Trust can give their children the very best educational outcomes. We are currently seeking an Educational Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist to support our pupils with SEND across the Trust.

The Central Team is based in Earley St Peter’s CoE Primary School and all our schools are within a 30-minute drive from each other. 

About the successful candidate;

You will need to be:

• highly motivated, creative and resourceful, with a deep commitment to ensuring the best educational outcomes for all children
• passionate about supporting and educating staff in line with current best practice
• committed to working with families and agencies to ensure best outcomes for the children in our care
• able to think creatively to help the school to diminish the difference for our most vulnerable pupils
• able to work with different school leaders across varying school settings

We welcome and encourage visits to our schools, to arrange a visit or to find out more about this role and the locations, please contact hr@keysacademytrust.org

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young   people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including an enhanced DBS check.

The Coombes CE Primary School
School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

Tel: 0118 9760751
Email: sunflowerclub@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk 

SUNFLOWER WRAP AROUND CARE CLUB SUPERVISOR

Afterschool: 15.20 – 18.00 – Monday to Friday
Breakfast: 07:20 - 08:35– Monday to Friday
plus an additional 3 hours per week of planning time
Term time only

Grade 4 (SCP7-11) FTE £24,294 - £25,979, Actual £12,371 - £13,229 (depending on experience)
Subject to Annual Pay Award Review

Start September 2024

Are you keen to support, encourage and provide enjoyable care experiences for children? Are you capable of
achieving and maintaining excellent standards of child care at our breakfast and afterschool club?

We are seeking to employ an exceptional, highly motivated & enthusiastic supervisor to join our team. This role
demands knowledge and responsibility to plan, organise and participate in activities for children aged 4 to 11 years
old. To supervise and work as a team member ensuring that children are safely involved in stimulating activities.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of supervising or working within a care setting, or similar, and hold a
Paediatric First Aid qualification and an NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent. Although, training can be given.
Variation to hours can be discussed, so all applications will be considered.

Fully supported by our Club Manager and a dedicated school support team, you will supervise and assist with the
day to day operations of the afterschool club and breakfast club, ensuring all activities are delivered to the club’s
high standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore,
grow and have FUN!

Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you are interested in this exciting position or for a job description or any
further information please email sunflowerclub@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk or call 0118 976 0751 for further
information and an application form. Applications will be considered upon receipt, we would love to hear from you.

Sunflower Club Supervisor Job Description

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

The Coombes CE Primary School
School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

Tel: 0118 9760751
Email: sunflowerclub@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk

AFTERSCHOOL/BREAKFAST CLUB PLAYWORKERS

Afterschool
2 hours per day 15.30 – 17.30; Monday to Friday, term time only
Grade 2 (SCP3) FTE £22,737, Actual £5,127.72*

And/Or

Breakfast
1 hour per day 7.30 – 8.30am; Monday to Friday, term time only 
Grade 2 (SCP3) FTE £22,737, Actual £2,563.86*
*Subject to Annual Pay Award Review

Start September 2024

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding job in a friendly & supportive environment where your job is to engage &
inspire children?

We are seeking to employ highly motivated & enthusiastic playworkers to join our team. Ideally, we are looking for
someone who can work every day, but variation to hours can be discussed, so all applications will be considered.

Whether you are a student interested in work outside of college/university hours, you currently work in childcare
but are looking for additional hours or a fresh challenge, or you are looking to launch your career in childcare, we
would love to hear from you.

Fully supported by our Club Manager, Club Supervisor and a dedicated school support team, you will assist with the
day to day operations of the breakfast and/or afterschool club, ensuring all activities are delivered to the club’s
high standards at all times. You will provide a safe and secure environment for the children in your care to explore,
grow and have FUN!

Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you are interested in this exciting position or for a job description or any
further information please email sunflowerclub@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk or call 0118 976 0751 for further
information and an application form. You must be aged 17 or over. Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Playworker Job Description

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

EYFS Teacher (inc. EYFS Lead)

Main scale or UPS, depending on experience (ECTs welcome to apply)
Full-time, permanent role

KS2 Class Teachers (with potential for Phase Lead)

Main scale or UPS, depending on experience (ECTs welcome to apply)
Full-time, permanent role

Start Date: 01 September 2024

About our schools

Polehampton CE Infant School and Polehampton CE Junior School are separate two-form-entry schools across two sites, which operate with one Senior Leadership Team and one Local Governing Body. The Polehampton schools are set within large grounds and have excellent opportunities for the pupils, including a swimming pool at the Junior site. Both schools are proud members of The Keys Academy Trust. Due to the expansion of our Senior Leadership Team, we are seeking inspirational, hard working and passionate staff to join our friendly and pupil-focused school. Our Infant school was recently rated Good by Ofsted (with an Outstanding Early Years).

What type of person are we looking for?

We are seeking inspirational, passionate teachers from any stage in their teaching career. The most important thing to us is that a teacher is able to manage their time effectively, plan and teach excellent lessons and contribute to the wider school community by supporting events.

All our successful applicants will be expected to embrace life as a ‘primary school’ across two sites (including travelling between sites). Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

Staff benefits within Polehampton and The Keys Academy Trust

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of The Keys Academy Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities. The supportive, collaborative group of schools within The Keys Academy Trust provides a unique and high-quality network of professionals with whom to engage, and we are all committed to helping each other to develop and build our own strong foundations for professional practice and innovation. The Keys Academy Trust leads on National Professional Qualifications in our area and supports teachers with all areas of their professional development. We also offer a range of bespoke CPD for leads and teachers.

How to apply and find out more

For full details, including an application form, job description and person specification, please visit our website and click on the Vacancies tab. School tours are encouraged, so that we can show you our wonderful schools and discuss the role/s in detail.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

Director of Sport

This role is a permanent/term time only, 32.5 hours per week role.

Salary: Band 6 SCP 24 (£24,500 pa)
Start Date: 1 September 2024

About our schools

Polehampton CE Infant School and Polehampton CE Junior School are separate two-form-entry schools across two sites, which operate with one Senior Leadership Team and one Local Governing Body. The Polehampton schools are set within large grounds and have excellent opportunities for the pupils, including a swimming pool at the Junior site. Both schools are proud members of The Keys Academy Trust. Due to the expansion of our Senior Leadership Team, we are seeking inspirational, hard working and passionate staff to join our friendly and pupil-focused school. Our Infant school was recently rated Good by Ofsted (with an Outstanding Early Years).

What type of person are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Director of Sport to work across both our schools to enhance the planning and provision for Physical Education at Polehampton, as well as teach year groups from Reception to Year 6

All our successful applicants will be expected to embrace life as a ‘primary school’ across two sites (including travelling between sites). Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

Staff benefits within Polehampton and The Keys Academy Trust

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of The Keys Academy Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities. The supportive, collaborative group of schools within The Keys Academy Trust provides a unique and high-quality network of professionals with whom to engage, and we are all committed to helping each other to develop and build our own strong foundations for professional practice and innovation. The Keys Academy Trust leads on National Professional Qualifications in our area and supports teachers with all areas of their professional development. We also offer a range of bespoke CPD for leads and teachers.

How to apply and find out more

For full details, including an application form, job description and person specification, please visit our website and click on the Vacancies tab. School tours are encouraged, so that we can show you our wonderful schools and discuss the role/s in detail.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

The Coombes CE Primary School
School Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Berkshire RG2 9NX

Teaching Assistant

This is a part-time, permanent, term time only role.

Start date: September 2024
Hours: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 3:30pm
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £23,500 - £23,893 (subject to pay body review)
(Actual Annual Salary £17,224 - £17,512)

A love of learning grows here

The Coombes Church of England Primary School are looking for exceptional staff to take up this exciting opportunity within The Keys Academy Trust.

Main purpose:

The TA will be deployed across the school to support the child or class in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on tack
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work
• Assisting with taking pupils on educations visits

General requirements:

• An awareness of commitment to equality
• Basic understanding of health and safety
• Understanding and implementing child protection procedures

We welcome and encourage visits to our school, to arrange a visit please email the Operations Manager, Joanna Hardy, on operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk

Application forms can be found in the work for us section on the school website: https://www.thecoombes.com/

Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk (No CVs will be accepted)

Applications will be considered upon receipt with final submission date of Friday 17th May.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and DBS checks.