Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG6 1EY

Operations Manager

Permanent to start as soon as possible

Grade 6 £27,344-£31,099/Grade 7 £32,020 - £35,411 (depending on experience)

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

38 weeks per year plus 2 weeks

Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a large primary school in Wokingham with 542 pupils on roll. We are an established and successful school at the heart of a diverse community. This is an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager for Earley St Peter’s Primary School, part of The Keys Academy Trust. 

The role involves:

• Providing leadership and guidance on all HR matters
• Taking responsibility for the premises management in the school
• Managing the Health and Safety requirements within the school
• Managing the procurement of services to the school ensuring best value
• Generating additional income for the school

The successful applicant should have:

• A good understanding of the education sector and up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
• Understanding of confidentiality issues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as a team leader
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Experience of implementing change in a rapidly moving environment

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.  Please contact the school office to arrange to discuss the post with the Executive Headteacher.  If you wish to become a member of our talented team at Earley St Peter’s, a job description/person specification and the Support Staff application form is available from the school office or to download from the school website. Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org  
No CVs will be accepted.

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.
Starting date: As soon as possible
30.41 hours per week (job share considered)

Monday to Friday – 8:45am to 3:20pm
Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £21,575-£21,968 (subject to pay body review)
(Actual Annual Salary £14,711-£14,979)

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 on the Trust website: https://www.keysacademytrust.org  Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org (No CVs will be accepted)

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.

Closing Date: Monday 17 April 2023 at 9am
Interviews:   To be agreed

Please note applications will be considered on receipt so please get your application in early.

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

School Receptionist & Administrator

This is a permanent, term time only role.
Starting date: As soon as possible
32.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 8:15am to 3:45pm
Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £21,575 - £21,968 (subject to pay body review)
(Actual Annual Salary £15,723 - £16,009)

A love of learning grows here

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is currently within an exciting period of change and development. To support with the introduction of new administration, communication and coordination processes within the school, we are seeking a proactive, creative and friendly school Receptionist/Administrator.

The role is a unique opportunity, with the chance to have input into new systems and processes, work within a diverse and committed team and provide administrative support that enables children and school community to experience a range of exciting and memorable school events.

The role involves:

• Undertaking day to day administration/receptionist tasks that ensure smooth operation of the school
• Meeting all visitors to the school and ensuring appropriate safeguarding arrangements
• Administer and coordinate a range of school events and activities
• Managing staff, parent and staff communications
• Management and Production of our fortnightly newsletter
• Administration/Management of the school website
• Development and Coordination of extra-curricular events and activities
• Administering First Aid
• Collating and recording dinner numbers

The successful applicant should have:

• Good communication skills with an ability to communicate in various ways
• A friendly, positive and proactive approach to work
• The ability to works as part of a team
• A commitment to providing high quality administrative support that enables children to flourish
• Good telephone manner
• Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload
• Tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and sensitivity
• Able to use Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to set up and maintain record and filing systems

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 on the Trust website: https://www.keysacademytrust.org  Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org. No CVs will be accepted.

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.

Closing date: 17 April 2023
Interviews: To be agreed

Please note applications may be considered on receipt so please get your application in early.

The Coombes Church of England Primary School
Arborfield Cross, Reading, Berkshire RG2 9NX

Tel: 0118 9760 751, Email: hr@keysacademytrust.org

CLASSROOM TEACHER

MPS/UPS
Full-time and Part-time Opportunities
Permanent Contract

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

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 full-time role that will be based at The Coombes 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.

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

Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org. No CVs will be accepted.

Interviews: Upon receipt of application

Applications considered upon receipt

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.

No agencies please

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

Foundation Stage-Nursery Assistant/Teaching Assistant

This is a full-time (part-time considered), term time only role.
Starting date: February 2023
30.41 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 8:45am to 3:20pm

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE £21,575 - £21,968 (subject to pay body review)
(Actual Annual Salary £14,711 - £14,979)

A love of learning grows here

The Coombes Church of England Primary School are looking for a fun, energetic and committed team member to join our Nursery and Foundation Stage team. Working as part of our friendly team, you’ll be involved in supporting the learning and development of children in our Nursery and Foundation Stage class.  

Main purpose:

The role involves supporting children in our Nursery and EYFS, leading small group and 1:1 sessions both indoors and outdoors. You will be deployed across the phase, enabling our children to grow and flourish.

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Supporting play activities both in class and during breaktimes
• 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:

• Experience with, or a love of, working with young people
• Basic understanding of health and safety for young children
• 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 on the Trust website: https://www.keysacademytrust.org  Applications must be submitted by email with a letter of application to hr@keysacademytrust.org (No CVs will be accepted)

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.

Closing Date: Monday 17 April 2023
Interviews: To be agreed

Please note applications will be considered on receipt so please get your application in early.

The Coombes CoE Primary School

“A Love of Learning Grows Here”

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Full Time
Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:15pm
Required to start as soon as possible
Grade 3 SCP5-6 £21,575 - £21,968 

(Part-Time 8:30-12:15pm or 12:30-3:15pm considered)

We are seeking a creative, passionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role will initially be based in key stage 2 and will support children with a range of additional educational needs to learn and develop alongside their peers in class.

The role will be part of our inclusion team and be well supported by our SENDCo, teachers, nurture assistants and senior leaders. As part of our teaching team, you will benefit from the opportunity to develop your practice among our friendly, experienced staff, who are committed to providing the best learning experiences for all our children.

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is a friendly primary school with a strong, caring Christian Ethos. The team work together to ensure a supportive, fun working environment is provided, where all staff flourish in their role and everyone is valued. High quality teaching and learning are central to all that we do at The Coombes, this is achieved through regular training and support provided by the leadership team, as well as through our wide-variety of partnerships.

As a school within The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to a broad range of high-quality professional development, benefit from a working alongside our experienced SENDCo and Trust colleagues, as well as benefit from career opportunities within The Trust.

You will have the knowledge, skills, enthusiasm and commitment to deliver outstanding learning opportunities to children with additional learning needs. You will deliver a wide-range of support and share best practice in Teaching and Learning approaches to ensure the children in your care flourish.

We can offer:

• Confident engaged children who are keen to learn and take pride in the work they produce.
• The opportunity to work alongside staff across all schools within The Keys Academy Trust.
• A commitment to professional development for all staff.
• Excellent teaching resources and working environment.
• Excellent collaboration between schools in the MAT.
• Work within our beautiful and unique school site.
• Staff health & wellbeing package.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Become part of a dedicated and supportive community.

The successful candidate will have:

• High expectations of all pupils and their own professional conduct.
• Experience with, or willingness to develop skills in supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.

To request an application form and/or to arrange a visit, please contact Joanna Hardy, Operations Manager at the school on operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk

Application packs can also be downloaded from

https://www.keysacademytrust.org/join-us/current-vacancies

Applications will be considered upon receipt with the final date for submission of Monday 20 February 2023.

The Cooombes CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Community Engagement and Support Officer

Required:  March 2023
Salary: Grade 5 Scale Point 12–17 £24,496 - £26,845 FTE
(Actual salary £10,389-£11,385)
Hours: 18.75 hours a week: Monday – Friday: 08:30am – 12:15pm
Contract type: Permanent – Term time only

A love of learning grows here

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an approachable, empathetic and proactive Community Engagement and Support Officer to join their staff team. 

This role is a unique opportunity to get involved within a thriving school community, actively engaging with and supporting pupils and families within our school community. As a Church of England School, we have a strong Christian ethos which permeates all we do.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to develop and build supportive relationships with families.
• Have highly effective communication skills.
• Be able to oversee/coordinate the planning and delivery of pastoral support for children.
• Actively engage with and support our school community to ensure regular school attendance
• Monitor and evaluate school attendance, working with stakeholders to support families
• Be able to deliver workshops and other training for parents.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and diplomacy and values diversity.
• Take responsibility for their own effective time management and contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

We can offer you:

• A large well-resourced primary school with strong links with the wider community
• An experienced and dedicated team of staff
• Active and supportive parents and governors
• Relevant training opportunities

A happy school with strong links with the church and other schools within The Keys Academy Trust.

Click on this link below to download an application;

Application

Please send completed application forms to hr@keysacademytrust.org

Closing date: Friday 3rd March 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 7th March 2023

The Coombes Church of England Primary School 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to celebrating the diversity and continued professional development of all our staff.