Vacancies

Would you be interested in joining our supportive and committed team?

Our vision embodied by Bringing out the best in every child guides all that we do to prepare our children for their future lives and you can be part of this too.  We currently have 2 vacancies at our  vibrant, welcoming and supportive village school.

St Giles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  We are an equal opportunities employer. All posts are subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service and qualifications checks, a health check and satisfactory references. 

PPA Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Giles CE Primary School for an inspirational class teacher to work in our vibrant, welcoming and caring village school.  We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner to join our supportive and committed team, who is able to support the ethos of our distinctively Christian school.  For your application to be successful, you will be able to offer:

• good classroom practice with proven experience delivering the national curriculum;
• high expectations which motivate and inspire both children and adults with a sense of fun, creativity and an appetite for learning;
• good organisational skills and an ability to use own initiative and professional judgement;
• excellent communication and interpersonal behaviour which naturally engages pupils, parents, staff and the community;
• a strong understanding of strategies to raise pupil attainment and embed purposeful assessment in everyday classroom practice; and
• a commitment to professional development and the wider life of the school including extracurricular activities.

St Giles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are an equal opportunities employer.  The post is subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service and qualifications checks, a health check and satisfactory references.

This is a permanent appointment with a six-month probationary period, subject to satisfactory service.  School visits are actively encouraged, please contact the School Administrator, Caroline Lewis-Irlam, on 01825 790240 to arrange a visit.  Your application form and accompanying letter, should be posted or emailed to office@stgilesprimary.co.uk.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Start Date:                                          1^st September 2026

Scale:                                                   Grade M1 - M6

Closing date for applications:        Tuesday 30^th June 2026

Interviews:                                          Thursday 9^th July 2026

Teaching Assistant and Wraparound Care Supervisor

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to work in our vibrant, welcoming and supportive village school. Part of this role may include accompanying children off-site to events such as locality sporting activities.  For your application to be successful, you will be able to offer some or all of the following:

• experience of working with children, preferably in a primary setting;
• commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and motivating children to learn;
• confidence providing support utilising good literacy and numeracy skills;
• an ability to be fair, apply equal opportunities at all times and understand the importance of confidentiality;
• resilience, optimism and a belief that with the right support all children can access learning;
• evidence of team working and an ability to use your own initiative; and
• a growth mind-set demonstrating an ability to seek solutions rather than problems.

St Giles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We are an equal opportunities employer.  The post is subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service and qualifications checks, a health check and satisfactory references.

This is a permanent appointment with a six-month probationary period, subject to satisfactory service.  School visits are actively encouraged, please contact the School Administrator, Caroline Lewis-Irlam, on 01825 790240 to arrange a visit.  Your application form and accompanying letter, should be posted or emailed to office@stgilesprimary.co.uk.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Start Date:                                         1^st September 2026

Salary Range:                                    £24,413 - £25,185 (pro rata)

Closing date for applications:        Tuesday 30^th June 2026

Interviews:                                          Wednesday 8^th July 2026

Wraparound Care Lead

Salary: Grade 3 – 11 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Breakfast Club: Monday to Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
After-School Club: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to be the lead staff member for our Wraparound Care provision. For your application to be successful, you will be able to offer some or all of the following:

• experience of working with children, preferably in a primary setting;
• commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles inc. preparing breakfast and snacks;
• confidence in organising and leading engaging and safe activities for children before and after school, fostering a positive and welcoming environment;
• an ability to be fair, apply equal opportunities at all times and understand the importance of confidentiality;
• good organisation skills and an ability to communicate effectively with parents and carers;
• evidence of team working and an ability to use your own initiative; and
• a growth mind-set demonstrating an ability to seek solutions rather than problems.

School visits are actively encouraged, please contact the Office Administrator, Caroline Lewis-Irlam, on 01825 790240 to arrange a visit.  Your application form and accompanying letter, should be posted or emailed to office@stgilesprimary.co.uk.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: £24,796 -  £25,185 (pro rata) [£12.85 - £13.05 per hour]

Closing date for applications: 

Interviews: TBC

Midday Meals Supervisor (MMS)

Salary: Grade 2 – 6 ¼ hours per week (Term Time Only)
Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, approachable and caring individual to join our vibrant, welcoming and supportive village school. For your application to be successful, you will be able to offer some or all of the following:

• a great role model who enjoys working with children, preferably in a primary setting;
• committed to maintaining high standards of engagement and behaviour for all;
• confident in ensuring that all pupils are safe and happy;
• an ability to be fair, apply equal opportunities at all times and understand the importance of confidentiality;
• adaptable in their approach and keen to motivate pupils to eat healthily and make good choices;
• evidence of team working and an ability to use your own initiative;
• a First Aid qualification or the willingness to train; and
• a growth mind-set demonstrating an ability to seek solutions rather than problems.

This is a permanent appointment with a six months probationary period, subject to satisfactory service. School visits are actively encouraged, please contact the Office Administrator, Caroline Lewis-Irlam, on 01825 790240 to arrange a visit.  Your application form and accompanying letter, should be posted or emailed to office@stgilesprimary.co.uk.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted. 

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: £24,413- £24,796 (pro rata) [£12.65 - £12.85 per hour]

Closing date for applications: 

Interviews: TBC