Job Vacancies
Please see the Supplementary Documents for the applications forms and other information:
Technician: Science or D&T
Salary: TST Grade 3, SCP 3-4 £18,887 to £19,264 FTE £16,328 - £16,654 Actual
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time + 6 days
Start date: Immediate
The King’s CofE Academy is seeking to recruit a technician to provide support to either the Science or D&T Department.
Duties will include:
Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons and practicals
Preparing teaching aids as required
Assisting in the maintenance of safety standards in the department
Managing the stock of resources
Check materials and equipment before and after use by class for quantity and damage
Further details are available in the accompanying job descriptions and person specification but please call the school on 01782 783281 if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.
Completed applications should be returned electronically to Miss K Revill – recruitment@thekings.staffs.sch.uk – by the below closing date.
Closing date: 9am Monday 10th October 2022
Interview date: w/c 17th October 2022
Three Spires Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands. 
Position: Teaching Assistant / Inclusion Support Assistant
Salary: Grade 4 £19,650 - £20,043 FTE Actual £13,889 - £14,167 - (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, 30.25 hours per week, Term Time + 6 days
Start date: Immediate
The King’s CofE Academy is looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant / Inclusion Support Assistant to join the academy team.
The successful candidate will, under the guidance of the Deputy and Assistant SENDco, work to provide support for
teaching and learning activities both within the classroom setting and in small intervention groups
the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
individual pupils with an EHCP
We are looking to appoint someone who -
has a passion for working with children
is flexible, enthusiastic, have lots of energy and a real sense of fun and are calm and patient
has a good understanding of SEND
has the ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative
is keen to be involved in all aspects of school life
has excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children and parents
has excellent English and Maths skills as well as being creative
has a thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality and the importance of safeguarding
can support the Christian ethos and values of the academy.
For further information, or to visit the academy, please contact the Miss K Revill, the Principal’s PA on 01782 783281 or email recruitment@thekings.staffs.sch.uk.
Completed applications for this post should be returned directly to the school by email/hand/post, also addressed to Miss K Revill, Principal’s PA (recruitment@thekings.staffs.sch.uk) by the closing date below.
Closing date: 3pm on Wednesday 5th October 2022
Interview date: w/c 10th October 2022
Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Position: Assistant Curriculum Development Leader: Maths
Academy: The King’s CofE Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Start date: 1 January 2023
Exciting times are ahead at The King’s as we prepare for the next stages in our growth and development. The academy has a clear vision to provide exceptional education and opportunities for all of our students. Through our Vision and Values our aim is to inspire students to achieve beyond their expectations whether that be into further or higher education, training or employment and to aspire to make exceptional use of their God-given talents.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate, to join us as the Assistant Curriculum Development Lead for Maths to support the Curriculum Development Leader in developing and driving forward improvements to the quality of teaching and learning.
The successful candidate for this position will be joining –
an experienced team who share and place high value on the collective benefits of working collaboratively to meet this challenge.
a broader group of colleagues who understand that The King’s has a very special place in the local and wider community.
If you are an experienced and motivated practitioner who can direct and inspire a team to deliver ‘learning experiences to last a lifetime’ and you have a passion to see students make ‘outstanding steps of progress’, then we would love to hear from you.
We strongly encourage all candidates to take the opportunity of visiting the academy prior to submitting an application. To arrange a visit, or for further information, please in the first instance, contact Miss Katie Revill, Principal’s PA, on 01782 783281.
To apply for this post, please return your completed application and a covering letter in which you explain how your values, knowledge, experience and skills/abilities meet the requirements of the Job Description and the Person Specification, to: Mrs M Prince, Business Manager, at the school address, or via email: recruitment@thekings.staffs.sch.uk.
*This position is not suitable for ECTs (Early Career Teachers)
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 12th October
Interviews to be held w/c: Monday 17th October
As a Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos, the Governors particularly welcome applications from candidates who are practising Christians.
Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 
Position: Caretaker (Health & Safety)
Academy: The King’s CofE Academy
Salary: £20,043 - £21,269 Grade 5 (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Whole Year
Start date: Immediate
The King’s CofE Academy is seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join the facilities team, to assist in ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of the school premises and with specific responsibilities to support the delivery of health and safety management.
Duties will include:
Maintaining the security and safety of the premises (buildings and grounds) and its contents including monitoring the school’s CCTV system.
Managing the control of contractors, undertaking hazard exchange and monitoring work in progress.
Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures.
Ensure plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated.
Managing community use of the school facilities.
The post holder will be required to provide out of hours cover as necessary (evening / weekends).
This post comes with the option of occupancy of the on-site, 2 bed, detached, caretaker’s house at a very competitive rent.
For further information, or to visit the academy, please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs M Prince on 01782 783281 or email (mprince@thekings.staffs.sch.uk).
Completed applications for this post should be returned directly to the school by email/hand/post, addressed to Miss K Revill, Principal’s PA (recruitment@thekings.staffs.sch.uk) by the closing date below.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 6th October 2022
Interview date: w/c 10th October 2022
Three Spires Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Section 128 direction check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 