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Headteacher - Churchend Primary School
Closing date for applications: 13th January 2025 | Interview date: 23rd January 2025
Churchend Primary School is a two form school with a nursery, in Reading; part of the Orchard Learning Alliance Academy Trust. We are an ambitious school and proud of our diverse community. We encourage children to develop enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher who can drive the school forward strategically and build on the many strengths of this wonderful community school.
Churchend Primary School is a two form school with a nursery in Reading, and part of the Orchard Learning Alliance Academy Trust. We are an ambitious school and proud of our diverse community. We encourage children to develop enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher who can drive the school forward strategically and build on the many strengths of this wonderful community school.
We invite applications from colleagues who:
- Will create confident, respectful lifelong learners within our culturally diverse community
- Can cultivate a supportive environment through clear communication, accountability and motivation
- Have high expectations for the achievement of every child and member of staff
- Are an inspirational, positive leader who can deliver a high quality of education and personal development for all of our pupils
- Committed to supporting pupils to be outstanding citizens who are caring and kind to themselves, others and the world around them
In return, we can offer you:
- Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn
- A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed to raising attainment
- A Trust which is dedicated to collaboration and co-design with its family of schools
- Mentoring from the Orchard Learning Alliance
- A supportive and knowledgeable Local Governing Body
- A commitment to professional development and a good work/life balance
- An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
| Start Date | Required April or September 2025 |
| Salary | Group 4 L18-24. NoR 460 |
| Hours | Full Time, Permanent |
| Location | Churchend Primary School, Usk Road, Reading, Berkshire RG30 4HP | 01189 375450 |
| Closing date for applications | 13th January 2025 |
| Interview date | 23rd January 2025 |
To arrange a visit to the school, please email Nicci Morris, School Support Partner, on nmorris@orchardlearningalliance.com
Churchend Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be DBS checked and need two strong references. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
Please complete the official Orchard Learning Alliance Application form as your application will not be accepted without it.
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Central Team Clerk to the Governors
(no closing date)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Clerk to support up to four primary schools within our Multi Academy Trust and be part of the central clerking service. Some schools are academies in the Trust, and some are currently local authority maintained schools with academy orders to join the Trust in 2025. It is a very exciting time to join the Orchard Learning Alliance!
This role could be filled by one person or several people, so if you are looking for a flexible role which involves some in-person meetings and some working from home, please do apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Clerk to support up to four primary schools within our Multi Academy Trust. Number of schools will be allocated depending on availability. We require someone who is motivated and able to work independently. Your supportive role will ensure that the administrative and procedural requirements are met and Local Government Boards can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. Administrative duties can be completed during hours that suit ensuring that deadlines are met.
Our schools that require a clerking service are Churchend Primary (RG30 4HP), Lambs Lane Primary (RG7 1YG), Highwood Primary (RG5 3JE) and South Lake Primary (RG5 3NA). While you will need to attend in-person meetings at your designated schools’ premises from time to time, much of your work can be completed from home.
You will be able to offer us:
- Proactive support, working with Chairs and Headteachers, with agenda setting and supporting paperwork;
- Your time to attend governing board meetings and additional training, team meetings, etc.
- Advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (full training provided);
- Understanding and abiding by the confidential nature of the role at all times.
We will be able to offer you:
- Full initial training and continued professional development;
- Access to the National Governance Association (NGA), and Confederation of School Trusts (CST);
- Access to a Governance Forum and support with annual agenda planning;
- Laptop and IT support;
- A Governance Network;
- Governance platform: Governors Virtual Office (organised folders with accessibility to all you will need).
Please refer to our job description and person specification for full details of the post.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Please contact our HR Administrator, Mollie Williams, should you wish to arrange an informal discussion about the role:
Email: Recruitment@orchardlearningalliance.com
Phone: 01189 690 336
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Salary Range |
NJC Pay Scale Grade 5: £26,421-£28,770 pro rata (pay award pending) depending on experience. Hourly rate: £15.61 - £17.00. |
| Hours |
Core commitment of 60 hours per year per school. Approx. 20 additional hours per year required for training, team meetings, etc. This equates to 1.5 hours per week on average (per school), or 10 hours per half term (per school), plus the additional hours. Flexibility to accommodate an irregular work pattern with in-person attendance at meetings, mostly in the evenings. |
| Location |
You will need to attend in-person meetings at school premises from time to time, however, much of your work can be completed from home. The schools are: South Lake Primary School (RG5 3NA), Highwood Primary School (RG5 3JE), Churchend Primary School (RG30 4HP), and Lambs Lane Primary School (RG7 1YG). |
| Contract Type | Part-time, permanent, term-time only. |
| Reporting To | Governance Professional, Central Team. |
Please complete the official Orchard Learning Alliance Application form as your application will not be accepted without it.
Clerk to the Governors Job Description and Person Specification
Clerk to the Governors Application Form
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