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Careers In Education with the Schoolsworks Academy Trust
Schoolsworks Academy Trust is a growing school trust with 10 primary schools across the West Sussex coast. Each school retains its own identity and works closely with its locality schools and the local authority, while also benefiting from sharing knowledge, experience and good practice across the Trust.
Being part of the Trust allows schools to work closely together on projects with joint benefits, and to share some core functions to make the most efficient use of funds.
As a member of staff within the Trust, there are opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other Trust schools through dedicated networks such as Early Career Teachers, subject leaders and year group teams. We also have a strong secondment programme which offers teachers the opportunity to work in other Trust schools for a period to gain experience or to share expertise across the Trust.
As an employer, Schoolsworks recognises many of the national agreements such as access to the Teachers or Local Government Pensions Schemes, sickness absence and maternity pay schemes, entitlements to PPA time and directed hours limits. Staff have access to a benefits programme with discounts and special offers made available through our payroll provider.
We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us in our goal of delivering outstanding education.
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - East Preston Junior School
- Location: East Preston Junior School
- Salary: TMS Grade 1-6, £32,916 - £45,352 p.a. pro rata
- Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
- Ref: 400160
Required: September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term until Easter 2027
Hours: Full Time
Salary: TMS Grade 1-6, £32,916 - £45,352 p.a. pro rata
We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join us at East Preston Junior School, on a fixed-term basis for two terms in the first instance. The successful candidate will join a team of 3 classes, and will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver a high quality curriculum for a Key Stage 2 class.
According to current staff, at EPJS you’ll find:
• a supportive team who always ‘have your back’, professionally & personally
• wellbeing as a high priority, so workload is always minimised
• plenty of humour, and a community spirit in this village school
• children, cared for with genuine heart, and their families who support the school
• opportunities for collaborative working in school and across the trust
• a belief that you should be able to have a rewarding teaching career and a home life!
Just as important are some of the things you definitely won’t find:
• onerous marking policies or ‘verbal feedback’ stampers
• children copying out learning objectives or teachers taking photos for the sake of book scrutiny
• detailed planning expectations and templates
• lengthy tick-box assessments or termly tests to mark
We’re looking for candidates who want to focus their energies on developing excellent classroom teaching, creating a high-quality curriculum and providing great experiences for our children, rather than ticking boxes and completing paperwork.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school and meet with the headteacher to discuss the role. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at admin@epjs.co.uk or 01903 785672.
Full details of the application process are in the applicant information pack; completed applications should be submitted by email to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
East Preston Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health and enhanced DBS checks. East Preston Junior School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all staff.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date: w/b Monday 8th June 2026 - Information Pack Application Form with Guidance Notes
SEN Teaching Assistant - Downsbrook Primary School
- Location: Downsbrook Primary School
- Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 – 4, £24,796 - £25,185 p.a. pro rata.
MDM - NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £24,796 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £16,934 p.a. - Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
- Ref: 400157
Required: June 2026
Contract: Temporary until July 2027
Hours: Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)
27.5 hours per week over 5 days, plus 2.5 hours Midday Meals cover
Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 – 4, £24,796 - £25,185 p.a. pro rata.
MDM - NJC Grade 2, SCP 3, £24,796 p.a. pro rata.
Actual starting salary - £16,934 p.a.
Downsbrook Primary School is a 2-form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school-wide commitment to improve children’s learning & staff expertise, and professional development.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, positive, dedicated, caring, emotionally intelligent team player to join our friendly, supportive and committed team as a Teaching Assistant with in our SEN (Windmill) department. Ideally you are already a Teaching Assistant with experience of working with children in an educational setting and/or have other experience in working with children with special educational needs and are looking to progress your career in to education.
You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.
This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team.
Applicants should clearly include their current expertise and previous experience making reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification within this pack. The application form can be downloaded from this advert along with a guide on how best complete it. Applications should be sent to recruitment@schoolsworks.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, please contact the school office either by email: office@downsbrook.org or phone 01903 230467. Please also visit our website https://www.downsbrook.org/ for further information about our school and Schoolsworks Academy Trust.
The Schoolsworks Academy Trust and Downsbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. Downsbrook Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.
Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Interview date: W/c Monday 1st June 2026 - Information Pack Application Form
Trustees
- Schoolsworks Academy Trust in West Sussex are always keen to hear from people willing to take on the role of Trustees with finance/accountancy, legal, academic or HR skills. Whilst we currently do not have any Board vacancies you are still welcome to make contact to discuss potential opportunities to volunteer with us in the future. Board meetings are usually held in Worthing.
- About the Trust
Schoolsworks Academy Trust (the Trust) currently has ten schools, over 3,900 pupils and 500 staff. Trust schools are located between Worthing in the east to Selsey in the west along the south coast. - Trust ethos & values
Schoolsworks is a multi-academy trust strongly driven by its values. In practice, these values translate into the aspiration to create small hubs of schools which work closely together to collaborate, share best practice and improve outcomes for children. - Role summary
Trustees are also company directors of Schoolsworks and govenors of all our schools. The role is to support and to hold to account the executive and senior leadership team. The Board of Trustees manages the business of the Trust and may exercise all the powers of the Trust. - Person specification
The Board is constantly seeking to expand its capacity to challenge and support the operations of the Trust. Any applicants must have excellent communication skills with energy and enthusiasm to support the education of children and willingness to contribute to a team. Applicants must be team-players and willing to take time to familiarise themselves with the state-funded primary education sector. Candidates will preferably reside within 20 miles of Littlehampton. - Contact
For further information or an application form please contact one of the following: Norman Rose (Chair of the Board) norman.rose@schoolsworks.org or Louise Pope (Governance Professional / Company Secretary) louise.pope@schoolsworks.org
School Community Council Members
- We are seeking new School Community Council (SCC)* Members to provide local governance support for our schools and Headteachers. Our SCC’s play a valuable role in supporting our schools and in keeping each one effectively connected to its wider community. School Community Councils are made up of a mixture of staff, parents and members of the local community. Members of each SCC actively support the work of both the Trust and the school in delivering a high-quality education for our children. This governance role involves working with the school’s leadership team to keep the work of the school under constant review by acting as a critical friend. All our schools are welcome to receive enquiries about joining their School Community Council, and their contact details can be found via this page.
Usually, each SCC meets once or twice a term to discuss the school’s progress, focus, ethos and direction. In order to fulfil its function effectively, the work of the SCC is divided across six portfolios, with every SCC member being involved in at least one portfolio:- Quality of Education Portfolio (to raise standards of teaching and learning)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Portfolio (to ensure pupil happiness, welfare and safety)
- Finance Portfolio (the efficient, appropriate and compliant use of local finances)
- Audit & Risk Portfolio (to review the management of risk in schools)
- Health & Safety and Premises Portfolio (to ensure school premises are safe and secure and a positive learning environment)
- Senior Leadership Team Liaison and School Support Portfolio (to support the academy school’s management team)
- Community Engagement and Fundraising Portfolio (to ensure effective engagement within the school community)
Teaching Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional teachers that can help us deliver an outstanding education for our children. If you think you can add something to our pupils' lives please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
Teaching Support Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional candidates that would like to help our teachers and leaders deliver an outstanding education to our children. If you think you can add something to our organisation please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
Trust Support Staff – General Enquiries
- We are always keen to hear from exceptional candidates that would like to become part of the Schoolsworks team. If you think you can add something to our organisation please email HR with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills, salary expectations and current situation.
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