Welcome to the Vacancies page.
 

This page will inform you of any up coming vacancies for staff team members as well as give you some information about out ethos and approach to recruitment, appointment and employment of prospective colleagues.  

Class Teacher - 1.0 FTE (Permanent Contract)

Required for January 2023 Full Time / Main Scale

Ask yourself:

• Do you believe in the power of a school’s curriculum to transform children’s lives?
• Are you committed to your own professional development?
• Do you want to join a phenomenally committed group of professionals?

If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then please contact us via the School Office in order to discuss the role further. We are looking to appoint a 1.0 FTE Main Scale Class Teacher (Permanent Contract), who aligns with our culture; is passionate about equity of opportunity; and has only the highest expectations for all members of our school community.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, be part of our exciting curriculum journey and work at the heart of a dynamic and supportive community.

Candidates are invited to discuss the position further and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office in the first instance, 01223 568836 or email office@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

An application pack can be downloaded below or by emailing our School Business Manager rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk  

Completed application forms, along with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages long, should be emailed to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

At The Spinney Primary School, we are committed to providing the best possible education, so that all children thrive and achieve. We believe that our children, families, staff and governors are of equal value and we respect and appreciate the diversity they bring to our school community. We welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date:     9.00 am 17 November 2022

Interviews:         w/c 21 November 2022

Midday Supervisor

Hours/Weeks:            5 hours/Term time only (38 weeks)

Salary Scale:               Scale 1C NJC Point 3 – salary equates to approximately £9.62 per hour

We are looking for a Midday Supervisor, to join our happy, caring, supportive team to supervise children at lunchtime in the dining area and on the playground as soon as possible. This role is term time only, with the hours of work as follows:

Monday – Friday:                             12.00 pm – 13.00 pm. – 5 hours

Are you: 

• able to assist children with manners and socials skills during their lunch hour?
• able to identify children that might need that extra support to make some new friends and join in games?
• able to help with the domestic duties included in the daily running of a dining hall?
• keen to join a happy school with a committed and hardworking staff team?
• calm and patient?
• able to work effectively with parents, staff, and other adults?

The Spinney is a popular and welcoming Group 2 village school in Cherry Hinton on the Southeast outskirts of Cambridge, age range 4 – 11.

We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic, energetic person with a can-do attitude to join our happy team.  In return our school offers a welcoming, safe, happy learning environment where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.  A friendly and supportive staff team and governors and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life. 

An application pack can be downloaded below https://www.spinney.cambs.sch.uk/vacancies-3/ or by emailing our School Business Manager rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us please email in the first instance to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

The Spinney Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date:      Friday 14 October 2022

Interviews:         To be confirmed

Wraparound Care Assistant

Permanent hours – 13.75 hours per week

Required ASAP  

Scale 1 – NJC point 3

We are recruiting for an After School Club Assistant on a permanent hours basis, from 3.15 pm – 6.00 pm daily, during term time only.   

The successful applicant will be:

• Enthusiastic, warm, and kind
• Highly reliable

• Positive, Caring and Sensitive
• An excellent Team Player with the ability to use their own initiative
• Aware of the importance of promoting a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle

We are looking for someone with a bright and positive attitude, who enjoys working with the children.   

In return our school offers a welcoming, safe, happy learning environment where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.  A friendly and supportive staff team and governors and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life. 

An application pack can be downloaded below or by emailing our School Business Manager rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us please email in the first instance to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk,

The Spinney Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date:   Friday 14 October 2022

Interviews:       To be confirmed

Wraparound Care Assistant – Ad hoc/Casual  

Ad hoc/Casual Cover for sickness/holiday

Required ASAP  

Scale 1 – NJC point 3

We are recruiting for a relief After School Club Assistant on casual hours basis.  The After School Club operates from 3.15 pm – 6.00 pm daily, during term time only.   This position is to provide ad hoc cover when the club is short staffed because of illness etc.

The successful applicant will be:

• Enthusiastic, warm, and kind
• Highly reliable

• Positive, Caring and Sensitive
• An excellent Team Player with the ability to use their own initiative
• Aware of the importance of promoting a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle

We are looking for someone with a bright and positive attitude, who enjoys working with the children.   

In return our school offers a welcoming, safe, happy learning environment where everyone is respected and listened to; a school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become confident and successful learners.  A friendly and supportive staff team and governors and enthusiastic children who enjoy taking part in school life. 

An application pack can be downloaded below or by emailing our School Business Manager rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Candidates are most welcome to discuss the position with us please email in the first instance to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to rmetters@spinney.cambs.sch.uk,

The Spinney Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Closing Date:   Friday 30 September 2022

Interviews:       To be confirmed

Values and Ethos

"It's lovely to work here!"

The Spinney is a warm, happy and successful school striving  to excellence in everything we do.

Ours school mission statement is Teaching and Learning Together.

To ensure the optimal opportunities and outcomes for our children, we look to appoint people who see themselves as learners too, they are likely to be well-motivated, innovative, creative, open, flexible, kind, warm-hearted and determined to make a positive difference within our community.

"There's a great balance at the Spinney, very professional standards and high expectations, balanced with a warm, friendly supportive

and collegiate atmosphere"

We want the Spinney to be a great place to work and to learn together. We recognise that supportive trusting relationships are key; we embrace innovation and we respect and value each other.

If you are thinking of applying for a job in our school – please come and meet us!