Current Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in joining our team of extraordinary people.
We believe that collaboration is essential for helping our young people see and achieve their potential. Our staff are empowered to thrive and contribute brilliantly to an extraordinary education. They have the confidence to be bold, and innovative. Staff benefit from clear professional pathways to support the communities they serve.
Application forms
Teacher - Temporary for September 2025
Teacher Application
30/05/2025
12th June 2025 Noon
Main scale 1-2
Cherry Orchard Primary School
32.5 Hours per week
Teacher Main Pay Scale 1-2
Temporary vacancy to cover maternity leave. Starts 01/09/2025, expected end date 31/08/2026. 32.5 Hours Per Week
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday12th June 2025.
Shortlisting will take place w/c Monday 9th June 2025. If you have not heard back from us after this date, unfortunately you have not been successfully shortlisted.
Interviews for this post will take place w/c Monday 16th June 2025.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, school and Trust.
If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 01905 352787.
Application forms are available to download here: Cherry Orchard Primary School - Current Vacancies
Please email completed application forms to office-co@riverscofe.co.ukby Friday 6thJune at 12pm.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be required to give consent for online checks prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check,Disqualification by Association check and provide two references.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Support Staff Application
06/06/2025
23rd June 2025
Scale 1 SCP2 £3,451 -£3,529
North Worcester Primary Academy
6.25 Hours per week, term time only
We have an opportunity for two Lunchtime Supervisors to join our friendly and professional lunchtime team. Our school has a friendly atmosphere, which is reflected in happy children who thrive in a safe and positive learning environment. We have a fabulous outdoor space with multiple different play areas for our pupils. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 11.45 - 1.00pm or 12.00 -1.15pm.
Application forms are available to download here: North Worcester Primary Academy - Vacancies
Please email completed application forms to northworcesterprimary@riverscofe.co.uk by 23rd June 2025.
Interviews will be on 27th June 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
Teaching Assistant TA2 Early Years KS1
Support Staff Application
06/06/2025
23 June 2025
TA2 SCP5-6 £18,311 -£19,021
North Worcester Primary Academy
30.83 Hours per week, Term Time plus TED
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant EYFS and Key Stage 1 team. This is a vital role in supporting children with SEND, particularly those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and behavioural challenges, helping them to access learning and thrive both socially and emotionally. We are looking for someone who has experience working with children in EYFS/KS1 and ideally with specific experience or training in speech and language support and/or SEND interventions.
Application forms are available to download here: North Worcester Primary Academy - Vacancies
Please email completed application forms to northworcesterprimary@riverscofe.co.uk by 23rd June 2025, 12 noon.
Interviews will be on 1st July 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
Counselling Mentor
Support Staff Application
05/06/2025
Friday 20th June 12 Noon
TA2 - SCP 5-6
Unity Academy
30 Hours per week Term Time plus TED
Please email completed application forms to Steph Walker,
School Business Manager by noon on Friday 20th June 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd June 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being
of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The
successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
Teaching Assistant TA2
Support Staff Application
05/06/2025
Friday 13th June 12 Noon
TA2 SCP5-6 £21,281 - £22,106
North Worcester Primary Academy
35.83 Hours per week, Term Time Plus TED
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with prior experience in educational settings. This position includes a breakfast wrap role for 1 hour every morning (working day is 7.20am – 3pm). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development and effective strategies for supporting behavior in a nurturing environment. You will support children’s learning and development in both whole class settings and 1:1 scenarios. You will foster a positive and creative learning atmosphere. Proven experience in an educational role is required, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. Flexibility and creativity in approach are essential. If you are hardworking and passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role could be perfect for you.
Application forms are available to download here: North Worcester Primary Academy - Vacancies Please email completed application forms to northworcesterprimary@riverscofe.co.uk by Friday 13th June 2025, 12 noon. Interviews will be on 23rd or 24th June. Please state your experience and strengths on the application form, including the subjects you have led or have expertise in. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
HLTA
Support Staff Application
04/06/2025
13th June 2025 12 Noon
HLTA SCP 19-22 £22,236-£23,899
North Worcester Primary Academy
30.83 Hours per week, Term Time plus TED days
We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent, experienced HLTA to join the team at North Worcester Primary Academy. The successful candidate would be expected to teach classes across the primary range, so should have strong literacy and numeracy skills and experience of working with children in an education setting.
Application forms are available to download here: North Worcester Primary Academy - Vacancies
Please email completed application forms to northworcesterprimary@riverscofe.co.uk by 13th June 2025, 12 noon.
Interviews will be on 23rd or 24th June.
Please state your experience and strengths on the application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check
Teaching Assistant - TA2 - Maternity Cover
Support Staff Application
23/05/2025
9am Thursday 12th June
Scale 3, Point 5-6 (£24,790-£25,183 per annum reduced proportionately for part-time hours) Actual Salary: £18,704.72-£19,428.17
Dudley Wood Primary School
Temporary to cover maternity leave, starting 1st September 2025, Term Time Only + 5 training days, Mon-Fri 32.5 hours per week Reporting To: Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher
Dudley Wood Primary have an exciting opportunity to recruit temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our highly motivated support staff team at Dudley Wood Primary. Dudley Wood is part of the highly successful Rivers Academy Trust which offers excellent training and continued professional development for the staff team. Candidates will need to meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th June 09:00am, shortlising will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 12th June. Please send your applications to hr.dwp@riverscofe.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check
Teaching Assistant TA2
Support Staff Application
23/05/25
9am Thursday 12th June
Scale 3, Point 5-6 (£24,790-£25,183 per annum reduced proportionately for part-time hours) Actual Salary: £18,704.72-£19,428.17
Dudley Wood Primary School
Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 Training Days, Mon-Fri, 32.5 hours per week
Dudley Wood Primary have an exciting opportunity to recruit Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our highly motivated support staff team at Dudley Wood Primary. Dudley Wood is part of the highly successful Rivers Academy Trust which offers excellent training and continued professional development for the staff team. Candidates will need to meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 12th June 09:00am, shortlising will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 12th June. Please send your applications to hr.dwp@riverscofe.co.uk
Teacher - Part time
Teaching Application
23/05/2025
Thursday 12th June
Teachers Main Scale M1 - M6
Dudley Wood Primary School
Permanent Part time 13 Hours, Term Time plus TED days.
Dudley Wood Primary School has an exciting opportunity to recruit committed and enthusiastic Class Teachers to join our team, starting 1st September 2025. We are open to flexible working. Our school has a friendly atmosphere where positive relationships are key. The team at Dudley Wood Primary School work collaboratively and with passion to raise standards and improve the life chances of our children. Our dedicated team work diligently to ensure our school improvement journey continues, offering our pupils the best possible education.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th June 09:00am. Please send you applications to hr.dwp@riverscofe.co.uk
Please email completed application forms to hr.dwp@riverscofe.co.uk by Thursday 12th June 9:00pm
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check
Teacher - Maternity Cover
Teaching Application
23/05/25
12pm Friday 6th June
Teacher Main Scale 1-2
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Temporary maternity Cover starting Sept 2025, Full Time
Shortlisting will take place w/c Monday 9th June 2025. If you have not heard back from us after this date, unfortunately you have not been successfully shortlisted.
Interviews for this post will take place w/c Monday 16th June 2025.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, school and Trust.
If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 01905 352787.
Application forms are available to download here: Cherry Orchard Primary School - Current Vacancies
Please email completed application forms to
office-co@riverscofe.co.uk by Friday 6th June at 12pm.
BSL 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Support Staff Application
23/05/25
Friday 6th June
TA3 £11,033.88- £13,256.16
Northwick Manor Primary School
Fixed term, 18 hours per week plus TED days (Mon-Wed)
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join our school. You will provide one-to-one support for a child in Year 5, helping them thrive both academically and socially.
Our Teaching Assistants (TAs) play a vital role working alongside our class teachers to support our wonderful students to fulfil their potential and to develop their independence skills.
Under the guidance of the SENCo and teaching staff, you will utilise your BSL skills to bridge communication gaps, foster confidence, and ensure inclusivity within the learning environment. This will be required either individually or in group work as required, in or out of the classroom.
Support Staff application forms are available to download on our website.
Please email completed application forms to Miranda Giddings, nwoffice@riverscofe.co.uk by Friday 6th June 2025.
Interviews will take place on Friday 13 June.
We do not accept CVs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check
EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Teacher Application
23/05/25
9am Wednesday 12th June 2025.
Teachers Main Scale
Jubilee Park Primary School
Temporary to covr Maternity
Applications should be made on a Rivers Academy Trust application form, which are available on our website. Completed application forms should be sent to hr-jpa@riverscofe.co.uk. Interviews for this post will take place on Friday 20th June 2025.
Start Date 1st September 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 13th June. If you have not heard back from us after this date, unfortunately you have not been successfully shortlisted.
We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, school and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 0121 522 2598. We look forward to hearing from you
Assistant Teacher with Inclusion , SEND and Nurture responsibilities
Teaching Application
23/05/2025
9am Wednesday 12th June 2025
L1- L5
Jubilee Park Primary School
Full Time Permanent
Applications should be made on a Rivers Academy Trust application form, which are available on our website. Completed application forms should be sent to hr-jpa@riverscofe.co.uk. Interviews for this post will take place on Wednesday 18th June 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 13th June.
If you have not heard back from us after this date, unfortunately you have not been successfully shortlisted. We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, school and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 0121 522 2598. We look forward to hearing from you
Office Manager
Support Staff Application
22/05/2025
Wednesday 11th June
Scale 5, Points 12-17. Actual Salary £25,824 – £28,013 (Annual FTE Salary £28,598- £31,022, pro rata for part-time staff)
Cranham Primary School
37 hours a week to be worked across five days. Term time only, plus training days, plus ten working days in school holiday time. Permanent.
Cranham Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join their team as an Office Manager. The role is ideally suited to an experienced school office administrator or an accomplished office manager from another industry seeking a rewarding and developmental position in a school environment.
The closing date for application is 9.00am on Wednesday 11th June 2025. Applications should be made on a Rivers Academy Trust application form, which are available on our website and our school office. Completed application forms should be sent to cranhamoffice@riverscofe.co.uk , FAO Mrs Charlotte Barnett. Shortlisting will take place by Friday 13th June 2025.
Unfortunately, if you have not heard back from us after this date, you have not been successfully shortlisted. Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 19th June 2025. We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, schools and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the Cranham Primary main office on 01905 452437.
Teacher
Teaching Application
19/05/2025
9am Monday 9th June 2025
Teachers Main Scale
Summerhill Primary Academy
Full Time Permanent
Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Completed application forms to be returned to hr-spa@riverscofe.co.uk
Teacher Temporary Positions x3
Teaching Application
19/05/2025
9am Monday 9th June 2025
Teachers Main Scale
Summerhill Primary Academy
Various positions see job pack
Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Completed application forms to be returned to hr-spa@riverscofe.co.uk
Early Years Practitioner & Room Leader - Level 3
Support Staff
19/05/2025
9am Wednesday 25th June
Grade C, Points 5-8, FTE salary £24,790 - £25,992
Summerhill's Little Treasures
Permanent, Full Time, Full Year
Interview Date: Monday 30th June 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Completed application forms to be returned to hr-spa@riverscofe.co.uk
School cleaners required
Support Staff
£12.26 per hour
See details
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Are you a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner looking for flexible work?
We are hiring cleaners to support our existing teams and help maintain an extraordinary environment for our pupils to learn.
Previous cleaning experience is a plus, but not required.
Why Choose Us?
- Flexibility: Work around your schedule.
- Competitive pay.
- Supportive team environment.
- Training and uniform will be provided.
- All necessary cleaning equipment will be supplied.
Applicants will need to be diligent, hard-working, trustworthy and able to follow procedures.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a community-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply: Please complete a support staff application form, If you would like assistance to complete the form please email HR@riverscofe.co.uk
Teacher Training Programme
Trainee Teacher
14/06/23
July 2025
Unsalaried
Various school locations
1 year full-time
Become a teacher with the Rivers Teaching Alliance.
The Rivers Teaching Alliance offers an initial teacher training programme for postgraduates.
With us, you can achieve your PGCE and QTS, accredited by the University of Worcester, with extensive support from professional mentors, tutors and subject specialists – in a school local to you.
We are now recruiting for our Hub-based Primary Teacher Training Course due to start in September 2025.
Find out more: Become a teacher
Become a school advocate
Enter job category, e.g. Teacher
26/06/23
n/a
Voluntary
Various school locations
3 school visits per term, 3 meetings and 1 governance day per year
Help our schools to be the best they can be for the future of our children.
School Governance opportunity: Become an advocate
Safeguarding disclaimer
The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful application will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
This post is subject to a successful probationary period.
Disability Confident Employer
At The Rivers CofE Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an environment where people with disabilities are included and valued.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the national Disability Confident Scheme.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage applicants with a disability to apply for roles within the organisation and will interview people with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria detailed on the person specification.
International job applicants
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for international applicants.