IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for taking an interest in an opportunity to work at our academy.
Below you will find details of both Teaching and Support Staff vacancies currently available within the school. All teaching staff roles are also advertised via The Teaching Vacancies Website, click here for more information.
As part of our on-going commitment to promoting equality and valuing diversity, St George’s Academy is committed to eliminating discrimination against any individual on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act (2010). The Academy operates an Equal Opportunities Policy, the aim of which is to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in recruitment. In order to help the Academy monitor the effectiveness of this policy (and for no other reason), you are asked to provide the information requested on the separate Equal Opportunities monitoring form. This information is confidential and the information on the form will not be taken into account when considering the application.
Applicants may only apply by completing the relevant Academy teaching or support staff application form. Please note that lone CVs are not acceptable. If you are unable to access the online application form due to disability or limited access to a PC, please contact the HR Office.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.
It is strongly advised that you complete and return your application form as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Whilst the planned closing date is included, the vacancy may be closed early should sufficient applications be received.
St George’s Academy is a large, successful, 11-18 mixed secondary school of 2,426 students (including 362 in the sixth form and 525 on our Ruskington Campus) with outstanding facilities in all areas. The Academy serves Sleaford, Ruskington and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages.
For more information about the Academy please read our Prospectus, which is available on this website.
If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact us by email to jobs@st-georges-academy.org or by calling 01529 301162. Informal visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school hours where this would be helpful.
Academy Grounds Person / Site Assistant
Salary: NJC Scale 3, pts 5-6, £21,575 to £21,968
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:30 with a finish of 4:00 one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs)
Contract Basis: Fixed term basis of 1 year in the first instance.
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 4 October 2023
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Grounds Person / Site Assistant to join the existing Corporate Services team within St George’s Academy.
Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the courtyards, beds, borders and wider external environment of the Academy to a very high standard.
Working as part of the wider Estates team, there are frequent occasions when the team provides mutual support and/or works on projects and specific tasks.
Key elements of the role will include responsibility for:
• Carry out gardening duties safely, thoroughly and with the minimum amount of supervision
• Maintaining, designing and developing the courtyards, borders and beds
• Keeping external areas clean, tidy and presentable and to a high standard at all times.
• Carrying out caretaking duties as directed by the Estates Manager or other designated person.
• Carrying out minor/first fix repairs where necessary, prioritising work as appropriate, to ensure a safe environment is maintained.
You will be required to have an understanding of good manual handling techniques and experience in gardening for a company.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work within a team environment and to be supportive of the overall team effort.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from A-C grades or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. Relevant gardening / grounds maintenance qualifications are also desirable but not essential.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates accountability and ownership for own work duties and activities and carries them out to a high standard and with integrity.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact Ian Parkin, Estates Manager on 07760493404 or Ian.Parkin@st-georges-academy.org.
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
ADMINISTRATION/PASTORAL ASSISTANT
Salary: NJC Scale 4, pts 7-11 £20,600 to £22,153 (actual).
Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
(Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with an earlier finish of 30 minutes one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs).
Contract Basis: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 4 October 2023
We are delighted to be able to advertise the above opportunity to work alongside our existing Pastoral teams. This role will be based on our Sleaford Campus.
Key responsibilities will include supporting admissions and integration of students into Years 7-11 alongside a team of pastoral staff and providing a high level of support to students in all matters of day-to-day life beyond the classroom, with first-line concern for their social and emotional well-being.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working with students within this age range, have excellent organisational, administrative and inter-personal skills and will work well under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team is essential, as are excellent keyboard skills, accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines / respond to changing circumstances. Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not considered essential.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.
For an application form please click here.
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Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
Primary School Teacher
KS2 / KS3 English Specialist
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full / Part time considered
Contract Basis: Fixed term basis of 1 year in the first instance
Start Date: 1 January 2024
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 2 October 2023
Would you be interested in using your specialist English skills in a secondary school environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Primary School Teacher to join a successful and talented team of staff.
We are looking for someone who can teach Key Stage 3 and help students make the transition from primary to secondary education up to year 9, with a particular focus on reading.
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
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Teacher and Key Stage 3 Coordinator of English
Salary: MPS/UPS
Allowances: TLR2a £3,017 payable
Hours: Full / Part time considered
Contract Basis: Permanent
Start Date: 1 January 2024
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 2 October 2023
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of English to join a successful and talented team of staff.
In addition to the job specification for a teacher, the role of KS3 Standards in English will also include the following responsibilities:
- To develop assessments to enable progress of students to be monitored across KS3, throughout the whole Academy.
- To support the Director of English in the day-to-day running of the Faculty with regards to KS3.
- To have an up-to-date knowledge of the subject area(s)
- To set high professional standards
- To establish resources for KS3, in line with the curriculum changes, for improving teaching and learning across the faculty.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates accountability and ownership for own work duties and activities and carries them out to a high standard and with integrity.
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
Teacher of Humanities (History and/or Geography)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full / Part time considered.
Contract Basis: Permanent
Start Date: 1 January 2024
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 2 October 2023
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Humanities (History and/or Geography) to join a successful and talented team of staff.
Owing to the size of the Academy and current staffing flexibilities, we would welcome applications from teachers able to offer History and/or Geography. The ability to offer A Level Sociology would be an advantage.
For an application form please click here.
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APPRENTICE- LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: Apprentice rate of £5.28 in the first year, rising to National Minimum/Living Wage in the second year
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract Basis: 21 months Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Monday 25 September 2023
We are seeking to appoint four Level 3 (Advanced) Teaching Assistant Apprentices in partnership with Priory Apprenticeships.
These fantastic opportunities will develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant whilst working with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. You will also provide support to the SEN Manager/Principal/Teacher across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
For an application form please click here.
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Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES
Salary and Allowances: NJC Scale 1, pts 1-3, £15,217.45 to £15,633.61 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 25 September 2023
With a focus on supporting our increasing number of students with special educational needs, we are excited to be able to offer a range of opportunities for individuals to join us in the role of Learning Support Assistant.
Join our existing team of staff to support in this area, the roles will provide essential support in our general classrooms, in our Personalised Learning Centre and in our dedicated and specialised inclusion facility.
You will be required to work with individual children, having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. You will also provide support to the teaching staff across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. The ability to travel between the two campuses is considered essential.
Providing a valuable and meaningful opportunity to support children who have difficulty in accessing their learning, the roles also support a stepping stone for those looking to progress their career. Future promotion opportunities include our Specialist and Senior LSA positions, through to our Higher Level Teaching Assistants and / or transition to our teacher training programme to become a fully qualified teacher.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
For an application form please click here.
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Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
Cleaning Operatives
Salary: NJC Scale 1, pts 1, £10.50 per hour
Hours: 2 different shifts available. Up to 41 working weeks per year
Contract Basis: Permanent
Supervisor
Salary: NJC Scale 2, pts 3-4, £10.79 to £10.98 per hour
Hours: 15.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday. Up to 41 working weeks per year
Contract Basis: Permanent
We currently have exciting opportunities for additional Cleaning staff to join the Academy at our Ruskington Campus.
Positions available are as follows:
Supervisor: 15.00 to 18.00
Evening Cleaner: 15.30 to 18.00
Please state on your application form which shift(s) you are applying for.
For an application form please click here.
To view the Cleaning Operative job description, please click here.
To view the Supervisor job description, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
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COVER SUPERVISOR
Salary: NJC Scale 3, pts 5-6, £15.791.30 to £16,078.94 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
(Usual working hours are 08:30 to 3:30).
Contract Basis: Fixed term for one year in the first instance.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 3 October 2023
We are seeking to appoint Cover Supervisors, to join the existing Cover team within St George’s Academy at both our Sleaford and Ruskington sites.
The successful candidate will be required to cover and supervise students and their work when a teacher is absent.
The ideal candidate will:
- be able to motivate and inspire pupils;
- have experience of working with children and managing behaviour;
- have good attention to detail;
- be keen to learn and develop their skills
- be flexible and committed to supporting the work ethos of the Academy
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
CASUAL COVER SUPERVISOR
Salary: NJC Scale 3, pt5, currently £11.18 per hour
Hours: Casual basis – to be arranged by prior agreement subject to the needs of the Academy
Hours offered will usually fall within the core school hours of 8:30 – 3:30, term time only, 38 weeks per year
Contract Basis: Casual Worker Agreement
We are seeking to appoint a bank of casual Cover Supervisors, to join the existing Cover team within St George’s Academy.
The successful candidates will be required to cover and supervise students and their work when a teacher is absent.
The ideal candidates will:
- be able to motivate and inspire pupils;
- have experience of working with children and managing behaviour;
- have good attention to detail;
- be keen to learn and develop their skills
- be flexible and committed to supporting the work ethos of the Academy
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
Invigilators required
Salary £10.42 per hour
Hours – by arrangement
Casual Worker Agreement
We are seeking to recruit reliable and highly organised individuals to assist with public examinations.
Responsibilities will include greeting and seating candidates, distribution and collection of examination papers, invigilation of examination sessions and ensuring compliance with exam board regulations at all times.
The hours would be by arrangement throughout the examination seasons.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact Nic Hartill, Exams Co-coordinator on Nicola.Hartill@st-georges-academy.org.
For an application form please click here.
To view the job description for the role, please click here.
Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, click here.
Please complete the Privacy Notice Form, and submit with your Application Form, click here.
