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
Lunchtime Supervisor
Support Staff Application
01/07/2025
9am Monday 1st September
Scale 1, Point 2. FTE Salary: £24,413. Actual Salary: £4,142
Jubilee Park Academy
Part time, 7.5 hours a week. Permanent.
For more information and how to apply please read the job pack below.
The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 1 st September 2025 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 5th September 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 1st September. 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
Preschool Playworker
Support Staff Application
01/07/2025
9am Monday 14th July
TA1 SCP 2-4 (£24,413-£25,185) reduced proportionately to reflect part-time hours
Heronswood Primary School
Part-time Permanent
For more information and how to apply please take a look at the job pack.
Please email completed application forms to hwoffice@riverscofe.co.uk Closing date 9am on Monday 14th July Interview on Wednesday 16th July
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
Assistant Headteacher
Teaching Application form
01/07/2025
9am Friday 11th July
L1-L5
Jubilee Park Academy
Full time, Fixed Term to cover maternity.
For more information and how to apply take a look at our job pack below.
Application forms are available to download here: Vacancies | Jubilee Park Academy
Please email completed application forms to hr-jpa@riverscofe.co.uk by 9am Friday 11th July 2025.
Interviews for the position will take place on Friday 18th 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.
Cleaning Operative
Support Staff Application
25/06/25
9am Friday 4th July
Scale 1, point 2. £24,413 FTE per annum. Actual pro-rata salary £8,284
Cutnall Green Primary School
Permanent. Term-Time, plus two weeks. 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday 4.00pm-7.00pm
Application forms are available to download here.
Please email completed application forms FAO Mr King to office-cgr@riverscofe.co.ukby 9.00am on Friday 4thJuly.
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.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Support Staff
25/06/2025
9am Fri 4th July
Scale 1, point 2. £24,413 FTE per annum. Actual pro-rata salary £4,142
Cutnall Green Primary School
Permanent. Term-Time only. 7.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 11.45am-1.15pm
Application forms are available to download here.
Please email completed application forms FAO Mr King to office-cgr@riverscofe.co.uk by 9.00am on Friday 4th July.
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
Support Staff
24/06/2025
9am Friday 4th July
Scale 1-2, Point 2-4. £24,413-£25,185 FTE per annum. Actual salary £17,712-£18,418
Cutnall Green Primary School
Fixed Term 01/09/25-31/08/26. 31.25 hours per week. Monday-Friday. Term-Time plus training days
Application forms are available to download here: Application Form
Please email completed application forms FAO Mr King to office-cgr@riverscofe.co.uk by 9.00am on Friday 4th July.
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.
Preschool Practitioner
Support Staff Application
23/06/2025
9am Thursday 3rd July
Subject to relevant experience and qualifications, this role may be offered at TA1 range (SCP 2-4) or TA2 range (SCP 5-6)
FTE salary range for TA1 £24,413-25,185reduced proportionately for part-time hours. Hourly rate £12.65 –13.05.
FTE salary range for TA2 £25,583 -£25,989 reduced proportionately for part-time hours. Hourly rate £13.26 -£13.47
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Permanent variable 30-39.25, Term-time plus TED days
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a member of staff to join our thriving Little Cherries Pre-School.
Working hours will be discussed at interview and may include time within our Wrap Around Care provision. Hours working within our holiday club may also be available.
Please email completed application forms to office-co@riverscofe.co.uk by 9.00am on Thursday 3rd July.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5.00pm on Friday 4th July.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 7th July.
Start date: 1st September 2025
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.
School Office Apprentice
Support Staff Application
19/06/2025
Wednesday 2nd July
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
The Rivers CofE Academy Trust Worcester, Worcestershire
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30. 30-minute lunch break.
We have an exciting opportunity to offer a School Office Apprenticeship. The successful applicant will work flexibly within a number of our Worcestershire based primary schools, and will be trained to provide outstanding customer service to visitors and staff, as well as completing all of the tasks associated with a busy school office.
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Customer Focus
- Reception
- Communication
- Administration
- Meeting Logistics
- Stock Control
- Finance
- Data Management
- Attendance
- Admissions/Pupil Data
- Safeguarding
- Accountability, Performance and Line Management
A full job description will be available upon application.
Where you'll work
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Timberdine Close, Worcester, WR5 2DD
- Cutnall Green CE First School, School Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Your training plan
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Majority of the training will take place at Cherry Orchard Primary School and other schools within the Rivers Academy Trust in Worcestershire
- Sessions will take place one day a month at the Worcester Campus and online weekly sessions in the workplace
More training information
- One day a month paid release to college in Worcester
- 6 hours per week set aside to complete off-the-job training and college work
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4 (or Equivalent))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Professional
- GDPR Aware
Other requirements
The successful applicant is likely to need their own transport, as they will be expected to travel between our South Worcestershire schools. If you would like to contact the school for a look around and further information on the job role, please contact Tanya Snape-Johnson on 01905 352787.
After this apprenticeship
- Possibility of full time postition within the Rivers Acadmey Trust on completion of apprenticeship
- Safeguarding
- GDPR
- Health and Safety
- Cyber Security
- Full training will be given on a number of software packages, including Scholarpack and ParentPay
- Future job opportunities include; School Receptionist, Admin Assistants, School Office Manager, or working with our Central Team in areas such as HR, Finace, or Operations
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Sue Portsmouth
sportsmouth@howcollege.ac.uk
01527572684
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326864.
HLTA
Support Staff Application
14/06/2025
Wednesday 2nd July
Full year pro rata £13,398.38-£14,082.90
St Clements C of E Primary School
Part-time, 2 days per week (18 hours per week).
We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent, experienced HLTA to join the team at St Clement’s Primary School and Preschool. 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: Job vacancies | St Clement's CofE Primary
Please email completed application forms to Mrs R Bishop,
office-stc@riverscofe.co.uk by Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Interview date: Tuesday 8th July
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
Support Staff Application
12/06/2025
Wednesday 2nd July
TA2 (SCP 5-6) £17818.65-£18101.46
St Clements C of E Primary School
Permanent contract. 30 hour per week
Reporting To:
Application forms are available to download here: Job vacancies | St Clement's CofE Primary
Please email completed application forms to Mrs R Bishop,
office-stc@riverscofe.co.uk by Wednesday 2nd July 2025.
Interview date: Friday 11th 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.
School cleaners required
Support Staff
£12.26 per hour
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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.