Vacancies
Headteacher - Radstock Primary School
Required for September 2025 | Closing date Monday 12th May | Interview date: Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May
Radstock Primary School is a two form School with a nursery and a 21-place Autism Resource (partially full at present), in Earley, Wokingham. Radstock has an Academy Order and will become part of the Orchard Learning Alliance multi-academy trust. We are an ambitious school and proud of our diverse community. We encourage children to develop enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and have the best opportunities to succeed. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher who can continue to drive the school forward strategically and build on the strengths of this wonderful community school. Applications are welcomed from current Headteachers or Leaders that aspire to be Headteachers.
We invite applications from colleagues who:
- Have a track record of successful leadership in Education
- Will have high expectations for the achievement of every child and member of staff
- Are an inspirational, positive leader who aspires to develop the whole child
- Will be committed to supporting pupils, and our entire community
- Will be committed to collaborative working with our local schools and their communities
In return, we can offer you:
- An opportunity to make a real difference to an entire community
- 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
- Peer mentors 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 | September 2025 |
| Salary | Group 3, L18-24. NoR 370 |
| Hours | Full time, permanent post |
| Location | Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ |
| Closing Date for Application | Monday 12th of May at 9am |
| Interview Date | Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May 2025 |
An application pack is available on Radstock's website and the Orchard Learning Alliance website. Applications are welcome from existing headteachers and Leaders with relevant experience.
To arrange a visit to the school, please email Alethia Peddle - apeddle@radstock.wokingham.sch.uk
To submit your application, please complete an Orchard Learning Alliance application form via the website (https://www.orchardlearningalliance.com/work-with-us/vacancies) and send to recruitment@orchardlearningalliance.com.
Radstock 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.
Finance Officer
Permanent, term-time + 5 INSET days | 25-35 hours per week | Grade 6 SCP 18-24
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our Multi-Academy Trust at a really pivotal point in our growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic team player to join us as we look to the future as a ten-school Trust.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for financial transactions in the new Trust, complying with the Internal Financial Regulations and statutory requirements. They will become a key part of our Central Finance team, liaising with all our schools as well as other stakeholders.
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous Finance experience (this does not need to be within schools, although that would be beneficial)
- A confident team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Finance qualifications would be desirable, but we are happy to consider qualified by experience. As a Trust we encourage professional development and would be willing to support further study, if desired, subject to agreement.
We offer significant employer benefits, including:
- A Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS – 22% Employer Contribution),
- Cycle to work scheme
| Salary Range | Grade 6 SCP 18-24 (£29,629 - £33,024 FTE) |
| Working hours per week | 25-35 hours per week |
| Hours of work | Flexible to meet the needs of the business, to include the core working day of 9am to 3pm. |
| Location |
Orchard Learning Alliance (c/o Waingels, Waingels Road, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4RF) |
| Contract type | Permanent, term-time only plus 5 INSET days |
| Reporting to | Chief Financial Officer |
| Responsible for | Finance Assistant |
Please refer to the 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
Please complete the official Orchard Learning Alliance Application form as your application will not be accepted without it.
Finance Officer Job Description and Person SpecificationOLA Finance Officer Application Form
Local Governance Professional
Options for: part time, permanent | part time, fixed term contract | Hourly rate: £16.37 - £17.76
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one or more dynamic individuals to support several primary schools within our Multi Academy Trust as Local Governance Professionals within the Orchad Governance Team. 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 is a flexible role which involves some in-person meetings and some working from home.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual, as part of the Orchard Governance Team, to support one or more primary schools within our Multi-Academy Trust. The number of schools will be allocated depending on availability/ location. Your supportive role will ensure that the administrative and procedural requirements are met and Local Governing Boards can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. We require someone who is motivated and able to work independently, so duties can be completed during hours to suit ensuring that deadlines are met.
All schools are within the Wokingham and Reading areas of Berkshire. 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).
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Salary Range |
NJC Pay Scale Grade 5: £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata (pay award pending) depending on experience. Hourly rate: £16.37 - £17.76. |
| Hours |
Core commitment of 60 hours per year / 6 meetings per year (per school). Approx. 20-30 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. Meetings will take place during term-time only, and you can choose when to complete the remaining work as long as agreed expectations and timelines are met. |
| Location |
Much of your work can be completed from home and you will be expected to attend in-person meetings at school premises during term-time. The schools are all based in the Wokingham and Reading areas of Berkshire. Place of work for expenses purposes will be the Orchard Learning Alliance head office, c/o Waingels, Waingels Road, RG5 4RF. |
| Contract Type | Part-time, permanent or part time, fixed term. Annualised hours means pay spread evenly across the year. |
| Reporting To | Governance Professional, Orchard Governance Team. |
Please refer to our job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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
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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