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Careers and Current Vacancies

Class Teacher

Booker Park School

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Class Teacher. This is an opportunity to teach on a caring community, where the vision is to support our students enabling them to achieve the greatest possible level of independence and educational success. If you wish to advance further in your career and extend your knowledge and experience, there are pathways which can lead onto teacher training. Don’t delay! Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 52 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: M1-M6 £31,650 to £43,607, SEN £2679
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Class Teacher

Stocklake Park School

INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient Class Teacher. This is an opportunity to teach on a caring community, where the vision is to support our students enabling them to achieve the greatest possible level of independence and educational success. If you wish to advance further in your career and extend your knowledge and experience, there are pathways which can lead onto teacher training. Don’t delay! Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of applications from suitable candidates. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 52 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: M1-M6 £31,650 to £43,607, SEN £2679
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Assistant Teachers
Range 4

Booker Park School

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Are you looking for the next step in your Teaching Assistant career? Are you looking for a new challenge in the special needs sector which offers both a high level of reward and attractive pay? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with young people who have special educational and complex needs? Following the creation of new roles within the school, we are seeking to appoint Assistant Teachers to work with the young people in our care at Booker Park School. Working as part of a team you will provide support for the class teacher and assist with the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: Actual Salary: £24,998 to £26,837 approx (FTE: £29,477 to £31,645)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Assistant Teachers
Range 4

Stocklake Park School

INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE

Are you looking for the next step in your Teaching Assistant career? Are you looking for a new challenge in the special needs sector which offers both a high level of reward and attractive pay? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with young people who have special educational and complex needs? Following the creation of new roles within the school, we are seeking to appoint Assistant Teachers to work with the young people in our care at Stocklake Park School. Working as part of a team you will provide support for the class teacher and assist with the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: Actual Salary: £24,998 to £26,837 approx (FTE: £29,477 to £31,645)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Senior Teaching Assistants
Booker Park School

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Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs. We are seeking to appoint senior teaching assistants to work with pupils in our care at Booker Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: £23,164 to £24,848 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £27,310 to £29,295 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Senior Teaching Assistants
Stocklake Park School

INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE

Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Maybe you are ready to extend your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs. We are seeking to appoint senior teaching assistants to work with students in our care at Stocklake Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: £23,164 to £24,848 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £27,310 to £29,295 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Teaching Assistants

Range 1

Booker Park School

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Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Would you like to become part of our team, and be part of transforming a child’s life? If you share a passion for making a difference and recognise the value in today’s world of supporting the most vulnerable, then we’d like to hear from you. You do not need to have had extensive training prior to starting, just an enthusiasm
to work with children and a willingness to learn. We are seeking to appoint teaching assistants to work with students in our care at Booker Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1 – £15,975.78 to £16,610.78 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £23,297 to £24,223 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Teaching Assistants

Range 1

Stocklake Park School

INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE

Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Would you like to become part of our team, and be part of transforming a child’s life? If you share a passion for making a difference and recognise the value in today’s world of supporting the most vulnerable, then we’d like to hear from you. You do not need to have had extensive training prior to starting, just an enthusiasm
to work with children and a willingness to learn. We are seeking to appoint teaching assistants to work with students in our care at Stocklake Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1 – £15,975.78 to £16,610.78 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £23,297 to £24,223 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

Full details

Teaching Assistants

Range 2

Stocklake Park School

INSPIRE – ENABLE – ACHIEVE

Are you planning ahead and looking for a new challenge to start as soon as possible? Would you like to become part of our team, and be part of transforming a child’s life? If you share a passion for making a difference and recognise the value in today’s world of supporting the most vulnerable, then we’d like to hear from you. You do not need to have had extensive training prior to starting, just an enthusiasm
to work with children and a willingness to learn. We are seeking to appoint teaching assistants to work with students in our care at Stocklake Park School. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 39 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days)
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2 – £18,482.35 to £20,029.04 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £24,879 to £26,961 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Family Support Officer – Maternity Cover

Fixed Term Contract

Stocklake Park School

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An exciting opportunity has arrived within Stocklake Park School as maternity cover for a Family Support Officer. Work with students and families to offer improvement in their life outcomes and opportunities.
Provide a range of family support interventions and opportunities whilst working with the Safeguarding Lead in identifying and providing support to improve the social, emotional, and mental development and health of students and families. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Maternity Cover, Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 4 – £26,869 to £28,845 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £29,477 to £31,645 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Family Support Officer

Booker Park School

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An exciting opportunity has arrived within Booker Park School for a Family Support Officer. Work with pupils and families to offer improvement in their life outcomes and opportunities.
Provide a range of family support interventions and opportunities whilst working with the Safeguarding Lead in identifying and providing support to improve the social, emotional, and mental development and health of pupils and families. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 4 – £26,869 to £28,845 (approx gross) per annum (FTE £29,477 to £31,645 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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HR Officer

The Vale Federation

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Are you considering a role in a busy HR department and looking for a job where no two days are the same? Would you like a position where you will be part of transforming the lives of our children and young people? If so, please read on…An opportunity has arisen for an HR Officer role starting in the New Year. The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing HR Officer and the HR Manager to provide a warm, friendly and supportive service to all staff across our Federation of Schools, assisting with a wide range of HR functions. Enjoy the benefits of working at The Vale Federation; ample free parking, large staff rooms, and friendly and supportive staff. Don’t delay! Interviews may be offered on receipt of applications from suitable candidates. Also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council which include an employer contribution pension scheme, financial rewards, discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

 

Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual weeks: 41 weeks per year (term time plus two weeks across holiday periods)

Salary: Bucks Pay Range 3 – Point 16-20. Approximate actual salary £24,369 to £26,140 per annum (Full Time Equivalent salary £27,210 to £29,295 per annum)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate.

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Safeguarding Statement

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.

Shortlisting

All applications will be passed to our recruitment panel and we will endeavour to contact all applicants as soon as possible after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

If we are inviting you to attend an interview we will usually contact you by telephone giving you the date, time and location of the interview as well as details of the interview panel and any task or exercise we may ask you to complete (depending on the job role).   When we invite candidates to attend an interview we will ask you to confirm that you are aware of and are happy with the pay range and length of contract for the particular post.  Should you require any particular arrangements to enable you to attend the interview please let us know so that this can be organised for you.

If you haven’t been successful we will email to let you know.  In some cases, due to the volume of applications, we won’t be able to provide individual feedback within the email but you are welcome to contact us if you would like our comments.